banking regulation

UK’s Request To Expand Market Access After Brexit Isn’t Likely In Near Term

UK’s Request To Expand Market Access After Brexit Isn’t Likely In Near Term
UK’s Request To Expand Market Access After Brexit Isn’t Likely In Near Term
September 04, 2018  |  Economy

The U.K.’s request for the European Union to expand its financial market access after Brexit isn’t going to be met in the near future. Reuters, citing Levin...

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In Kenya, Banks Explore Blockchain For Payments
In Kenya, Banks Explore Blockchain For Payments
August 23, 2018  |  Blockchain

Bloomberg reports that banks in Kenya are pursuing regulatory approval to use distributed ledger technologies (DLT) to help facilitate payments and create credit scoring models....

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China’s Banks Asked To Give Infrastructure Investment Support
China’s Banks Asked To Give Infrastructure Investment Support
August 20, 2018  |  Investments

China’s banking and insurance regulator has asked banks and insurers to examine and tackle “weak points” in the country’s infrastructure sector. According to Reuters, the...

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FDIC Chief To Revisit Banking, Lending Rules
FDIC Chief To Revisit Banking, Lending Rules
August 07, 2018  |  Bank Regulation

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman Jelena McWilliams is set to review policies being proposed by other Trump-appointed officials, including rules on bank capital, small-dollar loans...

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Legislation Would Ban Banks From Overdraft Fees On Debit, ATM Transactions
Legislation Would Ban Banks From Overdraft Fees On Debit, ATM Transactions
August 03, 2018  |  Banking

Sen. Cory Booker has proposed legislation that would prohibit financial institutions from charging overdraft fees on debit card transactions and ATM withdrawals. The bill would...

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Wells Fargo To Pay More Than $2B Penalty Over Mortgage Loans
Wells Fargo To Pay More Than $2B Penalty Over Mortgage Loans
August 02, 2018  |  Loans

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Wells Fargo will pay $2.09 billion in penalties to settle claims related to mortgage loans that the lender...

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AI, Security And Loosened Rules: How The US Wants To Boost FinTech
AI, Security And Loosened Rules: How The US Wants To Boost FinTech
July 31, 2018  |  Bank Regulation

Loosening federal regulations, enacting national data breach protections and drafting “model laws” at the state level to reduce overlapping red tape, could help promote FinTech...

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California Closes In On Extending Borrower Protections To SMBs
California Closes In On Extending Borrower Protections To SMBs
July 20, 2018  |  B2B Payments

California lawmakers are considering legislation that would extend disclosure requirements currently required by consumer lenders to lenders of small business loan products, according to Manatt,...

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