bank regulation

Report: Feds Probed Signature Bank Money Laundering Controls

Report: Feds Probed Signature Bank Money Laundering Controls
Report: Feds Probed Signature Bank Money Laundering Controls
March 15, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

Signature Bank was reportedly the target of a criminal investigation prior to its downfall. Federal authorities were examining the bank’s relationships with its crypto clients,...

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Nigeria Greenlights Open Banking to Deepen Financial Inclusion, Boost Innovation
Nigeria Greenlights Open Banking to Deepen Financial Inclusion, Boost Innovation
March 09, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

Open banking is now live in Nigeria, the first country to adopt open banking regulations in the Africa region. The operational guidelines to kickstart the...

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The Week That Broke the Bank for Crypto
The Week That Broke the Bank for Crypto
March 04, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Every so often, there’s a seismic week that shakes up crypto. Scratch that. Seems like every week, nowadays, is a seismic week that shakes up...

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Senators Warn Regulators on Zelle Fraud Risks
Senators Warn Regulators on Zelle Fraud Risks
March 03, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

Five Senate Democrats are sending a warning on Early Warning Services’ Zelle. In a letter addressed to the Federal Reserve, the FDIC, the National Credit...

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Supreme Court to Decide CFPB’s Future and Funding
Supreme Court to Decide CFPB’s Future and Funding
February 27, 2023  |  Legal & Regulation

The ultimate fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rests in the hands of nine individuals. The Supreme Court agreed on Monday (Feb. 27) to...

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FinTechs Struggle to Retain Consumer Trust in Africa
FinTechs Struggle to Retain Consumer Trust in Africa
February 24, 2023  |  Banking

There is no denying that trust plays an important role when it comes to payments transactions. And according to Isaac Kamuta, it’s one of the...

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Mastercard Says Canadian Small Businesses Bullish on Open Banking
Mastercard Says Canadian Small Businesses Bullish on Open Banking
February 09, 2023  |  Banking

Canadian small business owners have embraced open banking, but want better access to digital tools. That’s according to a survey released Thursday (Feb. 9) by...

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EU Assigns Highest Risk Weighting for Crypto Assets Requiring 1:1 Backing
EU Assigns Highest Risk Weighting for Crypto Assets Requiring 1:1 Backing
January 24, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

European lawmakers are making the bloc’s financial institutions pony up to play with cryptocurrencies. This, as the European Parliament’s Economics and Monetary Affairs Committee on...

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