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Jonathan Gould confirmed as Comptroller of the Currency

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The Senate has confirmed Jonathan Gould as Comptroller of the Currency. Gould, who served as Senior Deputy Comptroller and Chief Counsel at the OCC during President Trump’s first term, was confirmed 50-45. Every Democrat...more

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OCC Bank Merger Rule Rescinded in Latest Regulatory Reversal

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The OCC is restoring its former practices and policies under the Bank Merger Act to reinstate expedited merger reviews and streamlined business combination applications....more

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US Fintech Landscape for 2025

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With the change of presidential administrations in January, there has been a significant shift in the landscape for financial technology companies in the United States for 2025 and beyond. First, the new administration...more

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Federal Banking Agencies Plan to Rescind Community Reinvestment Act Final Rule

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In light of ongoing litigation and the Trump administration’s new policy approach, federal banking agencies intend to rescind the 2023 CRA final rule and revert to pre-2023 standards....more

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FDIC Removes Roadblocks to Crypto Activities in the Banking Sector

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New FDIC guidance permits crypto activities by supervised institutions without prior approval, emphasizing risk management and compliance with applicable laws and regulations....more

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The Tides Are Changing (Again) for US “Fair Access” and “Anti-Debanking” Laws

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“Fair access” banking laws, at the epicenter of the debates between ESG and “anti-woke” regulation and federal/state preemption, may see a resurgence under the incoming administration. In recent years, the landscape of...more

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White House Recommends Stricter Regulations for Large Regional Banks

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President Biden is calling for tougher standards and supervision for large regional banks in the wake of recent instability in the US banking sector. On March 30, 2023, the White House issued a Fact Sheet calling on the...more

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OCC Proposes Rescinding 2020 Amendments to CRA Regulation; Coordinated Agency Regulations Coming

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The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released an interagency statement on July 20, 2021 that all three agencies will...more

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