On March 3, 2025, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced the withdrawal of three proposed rules intended to reshape oversight and regulatory obligations related to brokered deposits, corporate governance...more
On January 20, the FDIC appointed Travis Hill as Acting Chairman. In a prepared statement the next day, Hill outlined his agenda to address changes at the Corporation. Among other efforts, he announced a wholesale review of...more
On July 30, 2024, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued a proposed rule that would unwind and considerably revise parts of the FDIC’s 2020 final rule governing brokered deposits (the “Proposed Rule”). The...more
In a recent news release, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu reiterated the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's (OCC) support for the FDIC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the brokered deposit rule....more
The proposal would make key changes to the definition of “deposit broker” with significant ramifications for banks, fintechs, bank-fintech partnerships, and other third parties in the financial services industry....more
In late July 2024, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) board of directors proposed a rule that would revise its standards on banks accepting brokered deposits. The proposed rule would expand the definition of...more
This monthly bulletin is designed to help companies identify important legal developments governing the use and acceptance of blockchain technology, smart contracts, and digital assets....more
The federal banking agencies have published joint guidance for banks about risks posed by fintech companies and other third parties to deliver bank deposit products and services. The joint guidance issued on July 30...more
You're Invited! Nelson Mullins invites you to a one-hour webinar entitled, "Brokered Deposits Best Practices for Bank Fintech Partnerships," on July 25. Partners Brad Rustin and Craig Nazzaro along with associate Marianna...more
On December 15, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued a final rule (Final Rule) establishing a new framework for analyzing whether bank deposits obtained through third-party arrangements are brokered...more
FDIC and OCC Propose CRA Modernization Rule with Opt-Out for Small Banks The FDIC and the OCC have jointly proposed amendments to modernize the agencies’ Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) regulations, which are intended...more
Boeing’s 737 MAX faces an uncertain future. Boeing is considering at least a temporary halt to its 737 Max production “as regulatory clearance for the grounded jet’s return looks increasingly likely to slip beyond January...more