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.

(source: fdic.gov)

SVB Financial Group and Creditors Aim to Form New Company
SVB Financial Group and Creditors Aim to Form New Company
January 09, 2024  |  Banking

SVB Financial Group, the former parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, has made progress in its bankruptcy case by reaching a deal with key creditors....

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X’s Money Movement Push Comes as Regulators Warn of Non-Bank Financial Risks
X’s Money Movement Push Comes as Regulators Warn of Non-Bank Financial Risks
December 11, 2023  |  Digital Payments

X, formerly known Twitter, has been laying the groundwork state by state to move further into money movement. In doing so, the social media stalwart...

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Bank Regulators Increase Scrutiny of Lenders’ Risk Management Practices 
Bank Regulators Increase Scrutiny of Lenders’ Risk Management Practices 
December 06, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

In an effort to prevent bank failures, U.S. bank supervisors have reportedly increased scrutiny of lenders’ risk management practices and are taking disciplinary action.  This...

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FDIC Reports Banks Remain Resilient as Net Income Stays High
FDIC Reports Banks Remain Resilient as Net Income Stays High
November 29, 2023  |  Banking

The aggregate net income for the 4,614 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)-insured institutions during the third quarter was $68.4 billion, representing a 3.4% decrease from...

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Blackstone Top Bidder for Signature’s Commercial Property Loans
Blackstone Top Bidder for Signature’s Commercial Property Loans
November 19, 2023  |  Banking

Private equity group Blackstone is reportedly the leading bidder for Signature Bank’s commercial property loans. Sources tell Bloomberg News that Blackstone is the frontrunner to gain possession of an approximately $17...

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Report: FDIC Will Bill Big Banks to Replenish Insurance Fund
Report: FDIC Will Bill Big Banks to Replenish Insurance Fund
November 16, 2023  |  Banking

America’s banking giants are reportedly on the hook for replenishing the government deposit insurance fund. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) is going to approve...

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Banks Closed 11% of Supermarket Branches Over Past Year
Banks Closed 11% of Supermarket Branches Over Past Year
October 27, 2023  |  Banking

While brick-and-mortar bank branches have been closing for years, those located within supermarkets are reportedly shutting at a rate that is seven times higher than...

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Fed Overhauls Community Reinvestment Act to Adapt to Online Banking
Fed Overhauls Community Reinvestment Act to Adapt to Online Banking
October 24, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

The Federal Reserve has reportedly finalized a revamp of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rules, which were enacted in 1977 to combat discriminatory lending practices in minority...

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Report: Voyager Co-Founder Stephen Ehrlich May Face CFTC Action
Report: Voyager Co-Founder Stephen Ehrlich May Face CFTC Action
October 06, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Voyager Digital co-founder Stephen Ehrlich is reportedly facing potential enforcement action from U.S. regulators following investigations into the conduct of the bankrupt crypto lender. Staff in...

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