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Consequences of Forming or Acquiring a Depository Institution

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This second installment in a series of insights on bank charter considerations describes the consequences of operating through an insured depository institution charter, including capital requirements, supervision and...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Fed issues enforcement action against bank holding company

On August 15, the Fed released an enforcement action against a registered bank holding company and its parent company alleging financial and governance concerns. The agreement established concrete steps and regulatory...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FDIC releases NPRM for parent companies of industrial entities

On July 30, the FDIC released an NPRM to regulate parent companies of industrial banks and industrial loan companies (the industrial entities). The proposed rule would revise the definition of “Covered Company” to include...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Fed Brings Enforcement Action Against Wyoming Bank Holding Company Over “Fintech Business Strategy”

On March 28, the Federal Reserve (Fed) issued a cease-and-desist order to a Wyoming-based bank holding company, citing deficiencies identified in a September 2023 inspection related to its “fintech business strategy, board...more

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National bank fined $98 million by OFAC, Fed for sanctions violations

On March 30, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets (OFAC) announced a $30 million settlement with a national bank to resolve potential civil liabilities stemming from trade insourcing software that the bank...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

An Introduction to the Unique Issues in Bank Holding Company Bankruptcies

On March 17, 2023, the parent of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) filed for Chapter 11 protection in the Southern District of New York. Unlike SVB itself, its parent, as a bank holding company, was eligible for Chapter 11. In the...more

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Democratic Senators introduce bill to close industrial loan company “loophole”; coalition of financial services and consumer...

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Earlier this week, Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) introduced a bill, the “Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act,” (Act) that is intended to close what is often termed a “loophole” in the Bank Holding Company Act (BHCA)...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Promissory Notes - Banking & Finance Insights: Issue 12, December 2022

US Senators Ask SoFi About Its Banking Law Compliance = “Four U.S. senators have signed a letter to SoFi Technologies CEO Anthony Noto expressing concerns about the online personal finance company and online bank’s digital...more

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Private Bank Briefing – March 2021

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ESMA reminds firms on rules of reverse solicitation - In a statement published on 13 January 2021, ESMA reminded firms not established or situated in the EU of the MiFID II requirements on the provision of investment...more

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Planning in a Time of Pandemic: Considerations for Regulated Financial Institutions in the US, EU and UK

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The economic and operational stresses caused by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) are highlighting the need for regulated financial institutions to formulate responses to address significant business disruptions (SBDs) and to...more

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SEC Proposes Rules to Update Disclosures for Public Bank Holding Companies, Banks, Savings and Loan Holding Companies and Savings...

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On September 17, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) proposed rules that would update the statistical disclosures currently required by Industry Guide 3, Statistical Disclosure by Bank Holding Companies...more

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Federal Reserve Board Releases Scenarios for 2019 Stress Test Exercises

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On February 5, the Federal Reserve Board and Office of Comptroller of Currency released the stress scenarios for the 2019 stress test cycle for domestic bank holding companies and foreign bank intermediate bank holding...more

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What Does the Dodd-Frank Relief Bill mean for Enhanced Prudential Standards for Foreign Banks?

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On May 23, Congress passed a bill to revise Dodd-Frank to reduce regulatory burdens on banks. Just as with the original Dodd-Frank Act, the real work will have to be done by the banking agencies and thus months will have to...more

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Regulatory Relief: It’s About Time

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In November 2016, with the election results confirmed, the banking industry was awash in hopes for a more lenient regulatory posture. To date, the industry has seen no reform. However, on March 14, 2018, the Senate passed and...more

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Bank Corporate Governance—Fed lowers Boom on Wells’ Directors

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On February 2, 2018, the Fed announced that it issued a consent Cease and Desist order with Wells Fargo—the bank holding company. The Fed’s press release noted that Wells is replacing 4 directors within this year (out of 17...more

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Structuring Bank and Fintech Collaborations

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Some bankers view the rapid rise of “fintech” as an existential threat to traditional banks, especially community banks. But while fintech surely is changing financial services, it is also creating new opportunities for...more

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Federal Reserve Proposes to Clarify and Reduce Supervisory Expectations on Boards of Directors

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On August 9, 2017, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve (the "Federal Reserve") published proposed guidance on certain supervisory expectations for Boards of Directors of banks and holding companies. The proposal...more

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Observation 3.0: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers on the Volcker Rule and the Implications for Foreign Banks Investing in...

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1. Question: What is the Volcker Rule, and when does it take effect? Answer: The Volcker Rule was enacted into law as section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (Dodd-Frank...more

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Fed Approves Rule Requiring Largest Banks To Further Strengthen Capital

The Federal Reserve Board approved a final rule requiring the largest, most systemically important U.S. bank holding companies to further strengthen their capital positions. Under the rule, a firm that is identified as a...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Federal Reserve Board Expands Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement

On April 9, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve (Board) issued a final rule to expand the applicability of its Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement and also apply it to certain savings and loan holding...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Federal Reserve Board Invites Comments on Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement

On January 29, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) invited public comment on a proposed rule to expand the applicability of the Board’s Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement (Policy Statement)...more

Orrick - Finance 20/20

Federal Reserve Proposes to Expand the Applicability of Board’s Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement

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On January 29, Federal Reserve Board (Fed) invited public comment on a proposed rule to expand the applicability of the Board’s Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement (Policy Statement) for small bank holding companies...more

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"New Provisions Require Structural Change for Foreign Banking Organizations"

The Enhanced Prudential Standards (Regulation YY) of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System represent a significant shift in the U.S. regulation of foreign banking organizations (FBOs). In general, Regulation...more

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Financial Services Bulletin: Action at Federal Agencies

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The Federal Reserve Board Amends Stress Test Rules - On Friday, October 17, 2014, the Federal Reserve Board (the "Board") issued a final rule modifying the regulations for capital planning and stress testing and...more

Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog

GAO Can’t Conclude Large Banks Have Lower Funding Costs Than Smaller Banks

The Government Accountability Office, or GAO, was asked to review the benefits that the largest bank holding companies (those with more than $500 billion in assets) have received from perceived government support. In...more

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