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

Today In Payments: Advance America, Western Union Team On Money Transfer Tools; Square Generates $1.7 Billion In Crypto Revenue

Today In Payments: Advance America, Western Union Team On Money Transfer Tools; Square Generates $1.7 Billion In Crypto Revenue
Today In Payments: Advance America, Western Union Team On Money Transfer Tools; Square Generates $1.7...
February 24, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, Advance America is teaming with Western Union to offer its payment solutions, and Square generated $1.7 billion in revenue from cryptocurrency...

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FDIC: Bank Profits Dropped 36.5 Pct In 2020
FDIC: Bank Profits Dropped 36.5 Pct In 2020
February 23, 2021  |  Banking

U.S. bank profits fell 36.5 percent in 2020 compared to the previous year due to the large volume of money set aside to cover potential...

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FDIC: US Bankless Rate Set To Rise If Pandemic Continues
FDIC: US Bankless Rate Set To Rise If Pandemic Continues
October 19, 2020  |  Banking

The number of Americans without bank accounts is expected to spike again in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic after hitting a low last year,...

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Brex Offers FDIC Insurance
Brex Offers FDIC Insurance
July 22, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Brex, the San Francisco financial technology startup, is offering FDIC insurance on its no-fee cash management account, the company announced Wednesday (July 22). Get the Full Story...

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Today In Payments: Wirecard Forces German Accounting Regs Reboot; Consumers Sour On Travel Rewards Cards
Today In Payments: Wirecard Forces German Accounting Regs Reboot; Consumers Sour On Travel Rewards Cards
June 29, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Germany’s deputy finance minister wants to restructure accounting firm regulations, and consumers are turning away from travel rewards cards. Plus, the...

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FDIC Looks To Modernize Bank Reporting
FDIC Looks To Modernize Bank Reporting
June 28, 2020  |  Bank Regulation

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) is considering nixing its quarterly reports of banks in an attempt to modernize the way data is handled. Get...

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Volcker Rule Revision Inspires Hope For Startups, But Also Stirs Debate
Volcker Rule Revision Inspires Hope For Startups, But Also Stirs Debate
June 25, 2020  |  Investments

The FDIC’s decision to ease the Volcker Rule could prove to be a boon for some startups, freeing up banks to invest tens of billions...

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FDIC: US Banks See Chargebacks Soar, Profits Tank Due To Pandemic
FDIC: US Banks See Chargebacks Soar, Profits Tank Due To Pandemic
June 17, 2020  |  Bank Regulation

U.S. bank profits took a hit of 69.6 percent in profits in the first quarter of the year compared to the same time last year,...

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House Chairs Seek Briefing On FDIC Crisis Readiness During Pandemic
House Chairs Seek Briefing On FDIC Crisis Readiness During Pandemic
April 14, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Three top House Democrats have asked the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) to explain how the agency is preparing for a financial crisis. Get the...

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