Bank Regulation

Bank Regulation
Report: U.S. Banking Regulators Watching Big Regional Banks
September 18, 2022

Large regional banks may be required to increase their financial cushions so they can better weather any crises that may emerge, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday (Sept. 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Report: Federal Reserve Reviews Goldman’s Retail Unit, Marcus
September 16, 2022

The Federal Reserve is reportedly reviewing the operation of Goldman Sachs Group’s retail online banking platform, Marcus, asking questions of Goldman managers in a weeks-long process. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Reserve Bank of India Strengthens Digital Lending Rules
August 10, 2022

India’s central bank has issued new guidelines designed to add oversight to digital lending apps and the lenders who work with them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Hello Digit Hit By $2.7M CFPB Fine Over Fees Connected to Automated Savings 
August 10, 2022

A faulty algorithm caused overdraft penalties for automated savings withdrawals for customers of Hello Digit and it has neglected to make good on promises, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said in an enforcement action on Wednesday (Aug. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Regulators Fail to Rein In Risk of Shadow Banking, Former BoE Official Says
August 07, 2022

U.K. financial regulators haven’t tackled risks adequately, ex-Bank of England governor Paul Tucker says, and now they should construct a “comprehensive” new policy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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CFPB Slaps U.S. Bank With $37.5M Fine Over Unauthorized Accounts
July 28, 2022

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) hit U.S. Bank with a $37.5 million consent order for illegally accessing customers’ credit reports and personal information to open accounts without their permission. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Big Banks Face Big Fines Over Messaging Apps
July 15, 2022

Five of America’s biggest investment banks are preparing to pay a combined $1 billion in fines for letting their workers use unauthorized messaging apps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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NY Regulator and Lawmakers Join CFPB in Push to Ban Overdraft Fees
July 14, 2022

Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), has made it a priority for the bureau to fight against “junk fees,” overdraft fees, non-sufficient fund (NSF) fees and credit card late fees. He has also encouraged state regulators to take a more active...

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UK Regulator Urges Banks to Treat Small Businesses Better or Face Regulatory Actions 
July 13, 2022

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) warned banks that they should provide better service to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are struggling with debt, or they will face more severe regulatory actions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...