Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

OCC: Banks Unprepared for Cyberattacks and Other Risks
OCC: Banks Unprepared for Cyberattacks and Other Risks
July 21, 2024  |  Banking

A U.S. banking regulator has reportedly determined that many lenders aren’t prepared for risks. As Bloomberg News reported Sunday (July 21), a confidential assessment by...

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OCC Comptroller Hsu: Political Polarization Poses Long-Term Risk to Banking
OCC Comptroller Hsu: Political Polarization Poses Long-Term Risk to Banking
July 17, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

Political polarization presents a long-term risk to banking, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu said Wednesday (July 17). The Office of the Comptroller of the...

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OCC Head: ‘Tried-and-True Scams’ Remain Common in Financial Fraud
OCC Head: ‘Tried-and-True Scams’ Remain Common in Financial Fraud
July 10, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Banks can help combat fraud targeting consumers by verifying the accuracy of transactions, educating the public, and maintaining strong controls and fraud monitoring capabilities, Acting...

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VersaBank Seeks Canada’s Permission for Stearns Bank Acquisition After US Approval
VersaBank Seeks Canada’s Permission for Stearns Bank Acquisition After US Approval
June 14, 2024  |  Acquisitions

VersaBank needs only one more regulatory approval to proceed with its acquisition of Stearns Bank Holdingford. The bank received approval from the Office of the Comptroller of...

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Ahead of Hill Hearing, Regulators Say Banks ‘Resilient’ but Risks Remain
Ahead of Hill Hearing, Regulators Say Banks ‘Resilient’ but Risks Remain
May 14, 2024  |  Banking

Testimony from some of the top regulators in the country ahead of a Wednesday (May 15) Capitol Hill hearing on bank oversight took note of...

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Banking Regulators’ Guide to Third-Party Risk Management Spotlights Community Banks’ Vulnerabilities
Banking Regulators’ Guide to Third-Party Risk Management Spotlights Community Banks’ Vulnerabilities
May 06, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

The rise of open banking and FinTechs is changing the fabric of financial services. Data sharing and pacts between traditional financial institutions and digital-only innovators...

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Wells Fargo Sees Brighter Days for US Consumer Spending
Wells Fargo Sees Brighter Days for US Consumer Spending
April 12, 2024  |  Earnings

The opening week of first-quarter earnings season was billed as a referendum on the state of the U.S. economy, specifically consumer spending. While Wells Fargo didn’t post...

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Report: Morgan Stanley Facing Probes of Anti-Money Laundering Practices
Report: Morgan Stanley Facing Probes of Anti-Money Laundering Practices
April 11, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Morgan Stanley is reportedly facing investigations by several agencies into how its wealth management division vets and monitors clients who may pose money-laundering risks. The Securities and...

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Investigation Into Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Arm Underscores Scrutiny of AML and Onboarding Efforts 
Investigation Into Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Arm Underscores Scrutiny of AML and Onboarding Efforts 
April 11, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Anti-money laundering (AML) defenses might begin at the point of onboarding. The needs are for all manner of firms — and especially banks and investment...

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