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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is a United States federal agency created in 1933 in response to widespread bank failures in the 1920s and early 1930s.  The FDIC's mission is to maintain stability and consumer confidence in the United States banking system by insuring deposits, monitoring the health of financial institutions and managing receiverships.  less -
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Sen. Warren pens letter against removing the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio for banks

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On June 23, the Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), penned a letter raising concerns over reports that the Fed, the FDIC, and the OCC intended to...more

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How Financial Regulation Is Shifting Under Trump

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Hi, thanks so much for joining us. I’m Samantha Kirby, chair of financial services here at Goodwin, and today, we’re going to talk to you about what we’re watching with respect to the bank regulatory agencies and the Consumer...more

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From “Debanking” to Deregulation: A Turning Point for Reputational Risk

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Federal banking regulators are rapidly rewriting the playbook. In the early months of the second Trump administration, sweeping shifts in policy and supervisory priorities are already taking shape. One of the most...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: Banks Can Engage in Crypto-Related Activities Without Prior Notice

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On March 28, 2025, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) clarified that FDIC-supervised institutions do not need to provide notice or obtain approval from the FDIC prior to engaging in crypto-related activities....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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FDIC Conducts Regulatory Review and Purge

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Under its new acting chairman appointed by President Trump, the FDIC charges ahead with its new agenda by rolling back key Biden-era regulatory efforts. On March 3, 2025, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)...more

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The Desk: March Edition

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In other news from last month, we found out that Brian Quintenz was nominated by President Trump to serve as the next CFTC Chair. See our synopsis on Quintenz below. If and when Quintenz is confirmed—TBD on when the Senate...more

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Democratic senators pen letter to FDIC OIG on New York office staffing

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On February 10, four U.S. senators wrote to the FDIC OIG to request an evaluation of the impact of the FDIC Acting Chairman’s decision to rescind over 200 job offers to bank examiners. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Chris Van...more

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Treasury Secretary Bessent to Appoint Rodney E. Hood as First Deputy Comptroller of the OCC

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On February 7, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced that he will appoint Rodney E. Hood as a Deputy Comptroller and designate him as the First Deputy Comptroller of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency...more

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FinReg Currents - Week 3

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Each week of the first 100 days of the new Trump Administration, we will publish updates on key federal financial services regulatory and related developments. This week, we review the following developments as of Wednesday: ...more

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Roadmap for Changes to Bank Regulation Under the Trump Administration Begins to Emerge

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While the Trump Administration’s approach to bank regulation has been the subject of much speculation, specific proposals have yet to emerge, and the administration has yet to name key personnel in the regulatory agencies. ...more

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Kansas Bank's Suit Could Upend FDIC Enforcement Authority

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On Nov. 19, 2024, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. issued a notice of assessment finding that between December 2018 and August 2020, CBW Bank — a single-branch bank in Weir, Kansas — failed to maintain an adequate...more

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Acquiring or Investing in Banks – More Interest Expected in a Second Trump Administration

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Federal banking agencies under a second Trump Administration are expected to be more receptive to industry proposals for bank mergers, acquisitions, and related transactions. We've previously explored national trust banks and...more

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Trump 2.0 Could Mean a More Bank- and Fintech-Friendly Environment

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Key Points - - New leadership at the financial regulatory agencies is likely to reverse some Biden-era rules and policy statements. - President-elect Trump’s picks are expected to make industry-friendly changes in a...more

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Fintechs Branching Into the United States

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The federal banking agencies under a second Trump Administration are expected to be more receptive to industry proposals geared toward growth. We've previously explored national trust banks to streamline state licensing....more

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"Operation Chokepoint 2.0": De-banking policies and the adverse use of reputational risk in bank supervision

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As we have previously noted, we expect that the second Trump Administration will be significantly more favorable to crypto than the Biden Administration, especially with the recent appointment of David Sacks as the...more

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OCC Delays Publication Of Trump Administration “Fair Access” Rule

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In this Issue. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) delayed publication of the “fair access” rule finalized late in the Trump Administration; the OCC also announced the availability of the 2021 list of bank...more

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SEC Adopts Rule Providing New Regulatory Framework For Fund-Of-Funds

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In the News. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it adopted Rule 12d1-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act), providing a new regulatory framework for fund-of-funds and final...more

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Providing Banking Services to the Legal Marijuana Industry: Mitigating Risks to Maximize Potential Rewards

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Since 1996, when California became the first state to legalize marijuana (at the time, for medicinal purposes only), 28 additional states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana to some extent. Public support...more

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White House nominee for next FDIC chair bows out

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Politico has reported that James Clinger, President Trump’s nominee to be the next FDIC Chairperson, has asked the White House to withdraw his nomination, citing family issues....more

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White House announces next FDIC chairperson

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The White House announced that President Trump intends to nominate James Clinger to be a FDIC member for a six-year term and to be Chairperson for a five-year term, effective November 29, 2017 when the current FDIC...more

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"The Trump Impact: Key Issues in Financial Services Reform for 2017"

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The Trump administration has provided few specifics regarding its plans for financial regulatory reform. But Republican control of the executive and legislative branches of the federal government should create a favorable...more

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Community banks trade group asks Trump Administration to curb fair lending enforcement

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The Independent Community Bankers of America issued a statement calling on the Trump administration “to rein in the overzealous application of fair lending laws.” ICBA stated that community banks are threatened by a recent...more

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Emerging Trends Newsletter - Q4

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The Volcker Rule Under the Trump Administration - The so-called Volcker Rule—named after Paul Volcker, a former chairman of the Federal Reserve Board—was part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection...more

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