FDIC

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is one of two agencies that provide deposit insurance to depositors in U.S. depository institutions, the other being the National Credit Union Administration, which regulates and insures credit unions.

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Lawmakers Question Banking Agencies’ Ties to ‘Opaque’ Global Organization
Lawmakers Question Banking Agencies’ Ties to ‘Opaque’ Global Organization
September 16, 2024  |  Regulation

Two U.S. lawmakers want the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to help them evaluate the memberships of federal banking agencies in a global governance body, the...

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Capital Costs vs. Economic Growth: The Fed’s Balancing Act on Bank Lending
Capital Costs vs. Economic Growth: The Fed’s Balancing Act on Bank Lending
September 10, 2024  |  Loans

Regulators have scaled back capital requirements for banks, reducing the holdings that must be on the books to buffer against economic and other shocks. Get...

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FDIC Sees Non-Depository Financial Institution Loans Surge, Hinting at New Risks
FDIC Sees Non-Depository Financial Institution Loans Surge, Hinting at New Risks
September 09, 2024  |  Loans

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s latest quarterly banking industry report hints at where risks lie if additional pressures come to bear on financial services firms...

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FDIC Takes Hard Look at ‘For Benefit Of’ Accounts
FDIC Takes Hard Look at ‘For Benefit Of’ Accounts
September 06, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

The ties that bind banks and FinTechs will be more closely watched by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and a formal proposal/rule from the...

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FDIC: Savings Declined, Charge-Offs Increased and Problem Banks Inched Up in Q2
FDIC: Savings Declined, Charge-Offs Increased and Problem Banks Inched Up in Q2
September 05, 2024  |  Banking

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s latest quarterly assessment of the state of the banking industry took note of the resilience of financial institutions in general....

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From Partnerships to Problem Banks: FDIC Report Looms Large
From Partnerships to Problem Banks: FDIC Report Looms Large
September 03, 2024  |  Regulation

Technology and third-party relationships — with service providers and digitally-focused FinTechs — have helped transform banks’ operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Compliance Remains a Constant for Bank-FinTech Partnerships
Compliance Remains a Constant for Bank-FinTech Partnerships
August 19, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

Rapid innovation cycles can often outpace the ability of risk management frameworks to adapt. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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FDIC Letter on ATMs Paves Way for More Branchless Banking
FDIC Letter on ATMs Paves Way for More Branchless Banking
August 12, 2024  |  Banking

New input from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) is poised to pave the way for more “branchless banking” — through interactive teller machines that...

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Regulators’ Joint Statement Details Concerns on Bank/FinTech Tie-Ups
Regulators’ Joint Statement Details Concerns on Bank/FinTech Tie-Ups
August 07, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

The joint statement and requests for information issued by several agencies late last month on “potential risks” inherent in bank/FinTech relationships spotlight regulators’ concerns on...

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