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UK FPC finalises O-SII buffer framework review

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The Bank of England (BoE) has published the Financial Policy Committee's (FPC) final response to the 2024 review of the Other Systemically Important Institutions (O-SII) buffer framework. This follows the March consultation,...more

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BoE consults on extending RT2 and CHAPS settlement hours – Phase 1

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The Bank of England (BoE) has published a consultation paper outlining Phase 1 of its extension to settlement hours for the UK's renewed Real-Time Gross Settlement system (RT2) and CHAPS. RT2 went live in April. The BoE has...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Preparing Banks for the Next Round of Challenges While the Sun Is Still Shining

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Fifteen years ago, in the shadow of the 2008 financial crisis, Congress adopted the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank), the most significant change to financial regulation since the...more

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FDIC Approves Use of Pre-Populated Customer Information During Account Opening

On August 5, the FDIC announced that banks it supervises can comply with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) requirements to obtain identity information from new customers by using a pre-populated form, provided that the person opening...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

President Trump Signs Debanking Executive Order: Horizontal Reviews for Banks and Credit Unions are Next

Late last year, we predicted that the Trump administration would bring federal action to target de-banking, and on August 7, 2025, President Trump signed a much-anticipated executive order to address the issue. Banks and...more

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FDIC and OCC release CRA evaluations for May and July of 2025, respectively

On August 5, the FDIC released its list of state nonmember banks evaluated for CRA compliance, covering ratings assigned in May 2025. The FDIC released the ratings of 69 institutions, with 63 receiving a satisfactory rating,...more

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Fed and FDIC release the public sections of 64 banks’ living wills

On August 5, the Fed and FDIC released the public sections of 2025 resolution plans for the eight largest and most complex domestic banking organizations and 56 foreign banking organizations. The plans, as required by the...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Guaranteeing Fair Banking For All Americans (Trump EO Tracker)

This executive order directs federal banking regulators and the Small Business Administration (SBA) to eliminate guidance, practices, and regulatory frameworks that enable politicized or unlawful debanking, particularly...more

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EC consults on the treatment of equity exposures under legislative programmes

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The European Commission has published a targeted consultation, accompanied by a press release, on a draft communication regarding the prudential treatment of equity investments by banks under legislative programmes in Article...more

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Fed issues report on the emergence of Pay-by-Bank

Recently, the Fed published a research note examining the rise of Pay-by-Bank as a payment solution for consumers, focusing on its adoption at the point of sale as an alternative to cash or credit payment options. The note...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FDIC publishes its enforcement actions for June 2025

On July 25, the FDIC announced a list of administrative enforcement actions it took in June against banks and individuals. The announcement highlighted that, during June, the FDIC issued 17 orders consisting of: one...more

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CFPB to Reopen 1033 Open Banking Rulemaking

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) open banking rules, issued under Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act, have been the subject of ongoing litigation since their finalization late last year. The litigation is...more

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FDIC Proposal to Raise Regulatory Thresholds: What It Means for Banks, the Economy and Regulation

In a move poised to reshape the regulatory landscape for U.S. banks, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has signaled support for raising asset thresholds that determine the intensity of regulatory...more

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FFFrictions, August 2025 - FinCEN Restrictions on Certain Mexican Banks

New and significant prohibitions against financial transactions between U.S. financial institutions and three Mexican financial institutions are set to go into effect in a little over a month on September 4, 2025. In late...more

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Wild Times for the Community Reinvestment Act

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Join top CRA experts Dr. Ken Thomas, Len Suzio and Dean Stockford for a wide ranging discussion on the Community Reinvestment Act....more

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FDIC proposes to replace Supervision Appeals Review Committee with an independent office

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The FDIC is proposing to replace its Supervision Appeals Review Committee (SARC) with an independent, standalone office, known as the Office of Supervisory Appeals (OSA). Under the proposal, the OSA would be the final level...more

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EBA’s draft regulatory technical standards elaborate on requirements for EU branches of non-EU banks under CRD VI

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Directive 2024/1619 (CRD VI) will (among other things) establish a new and more prescriptive EU regulatory regime for EU branches of non-EU banks. New harmonised licencing, authorisation, capital, liquidity, booking, and...more

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Federal Banking Regulatory Agencies Issue Guidance on Crypto-Asset Safekeeping

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The global crypto-asset market cap has increased from approximately $2.3 trillion on election day, November 5, 2024, to approximately $3.9 trillion today, some eight months later. That rise in demand has been accompanied by a...more

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Weekly Blockchain Blog - July 2025 #3

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According to a recent press release, a major U.S. bank has entered into a strategic partnership with the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange platform. This collaboration reportedly aims to expand access to secure digital...more

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[Webinar] Targeted: How FinCEN's Fentanyl Fight Is Reshaping U.S.–Mexico Financial Compliance - August 7th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET

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Join Lowenstein Sandler and Santamarina + Steta for a timely webinar exploring the legal and compliance implications of recent U.S. Treasury actions under the FEND Off Fentanyl Act. The session, featuring Lowenstein's Robert...more

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Mansion House: Bank of England measures to maintain a fit for purpose resolution regime

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The Bank of England (BoE) has published a suite of publications in its capacity as the UK′s resolution authority, covering significant updates in relation to its approach to setting the minimum requirement for own funds and...more

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Mansion House: UK Chancellor of the Exchequer announces reform of the ring-fencing regime

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The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer has delivered a speech at Mansion House, London which heralded a large number of UK regulatory reforms with significant impact on the financial services sector. These were announced...more

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Crypto-Asset Safekeeping: What’s Involved If You’re a Bank (or if You Want to Be One)

On July 14, 2025, the federal banking agencies issued a joint statement to clarify regulatory expectations for banking organizations that provide or are considering providing safekeeping for crypto-assets (“Joint Statement”)....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

FDIC Rethinks Industrial Banks—Again

Industrial banks or industrial loan companies (ILCs)—FDIC-insured banks chartered by certain states, notably Utah—have long been a niche component of the U.S. financial system. These institutions may be owned by commercial...more

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The expanding reach of Italy's FDI regime

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The Italian government has recently published its 2024 Annual Report on Foreign Direct Investment (the Report), providing an overview of the exercise of its special powers, commonly referred to as “Golden Power,” in sectors...more

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