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The GENIUS Act is Signed into Law: What Banks Need to Know about Payment Stablecoins

On July 18, 2025, President Trump signed into law the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (the “GENIUS Act”), after it passed both the U.S. Senate by a vote of 68-30 and the U.S. House in a...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OCC’s new comptroller of the currency is Jonathan Gould

On July 15, the OCC announced that Jonathan V. Gould has taken office as the 32nd comptroller of the currency, following his nomination by President Donald J. Trump on February 11 and confirmation by the U.S. Senate on July...more

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Top challenges with Compliance Management

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This episode explores key compliance challenges banks will face in 2025, highlighting regulatory expectations, technological advancements, and strategies for staying ahead. ...more

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Association of State Financial Regulators Issues Guidance on Virtual Currency for Licensed Money Transmitters

Recognizing the evolving landscape of digital finance, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), an association of state financial regulators, issued advisory guidance on the treatment of virtual currency held on a...more

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CSBS Issues Guidance on Virtual Currency and Tangible Net Worth

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On June 26, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) released new guidance regarding the treatment of virtual currency in the calculation of a licensee’s tangible net worth under the Money Transmission Modernization...more

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A Plan To Authorize and Regulate Stablecoins Could Soon Become US Law

Key Points - - On June 17, 2025, the U.S. Senate passed, with a 68-30 vote, legislation that would authorize and regulate the issuance of stablecoins. Referred to as the GENIUS Act, the bipartisan bill must be passed by...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Capital Ratio Podcast | Entering the US Banking Market

When crafting an entry into the U.S. markets, U.K. and European financial institutions need to carefully plan an appropriate strategy. Sebastian Barling, host of “The Capital Ratio” is joined by financial institutions...more

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BoE renews statement of commitment

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The Bank of England (BoE) has announced it has renewed its statement of commitment to the FX Global Code, based on the revised code dated December 2024. The FX Global Code outlines principles of good practice in the foreign...more

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EBA review of RTS under PAD

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a report and accompanying press release, on its review of the regulatory technical standards (RTS) under the Payment Accounts Directive concerning standardised terminology...more

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OCC releases June 2025 enforcement actions

On June 18, the OCC announced enforcement actions against national banks, federal savings associations, and individuals currently or previously affiliated with supervised institutions. The OCC entered into three agreements...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

OCC Enters Consent Orders Against New York-based Bank

On May 14, the OCC entered into a formal agreement with a New York-based bank after determining that the institution is in “troubled condition.” In its findings, the OCC cited alleged unsafe or unsound practices tied to the...more

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District court receives amici request to participate in oral argument

On June 13, the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota received a motion from two amici curiae seeking leave to participate in oral arguments scheduled for July 23 on the parties’ cross motions for summary...more

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ECB Decision (EU) 2025/1148 on access by Non-Bank Payment Service Providers to TARGET published in OJ

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The Decision (EU) 2025/1148 of the European Central Bank (ECB) adopted on 2 June, has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. This decision amends Decision (EU) 2025/222 concerning access by non-bank...more

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Towards more efficient banking supervision: clear rules for the SSM and ESAs

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More than a decade after the establishment of the Single Supervisory Mechanism and the European Supervisory Authorities, European banking supervision remains highly complex. This article looks at the issues raised during our...more

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OCC Rejects Calls to Roll Back Preemption Rules

On June 9, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood issued a letter rejecting the Conference of State Bank Supervisors’ (CSBS) request that the OCC rescind its 2011 preemption regulations. The OCC ‘s letter signals...more

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OCC releases its May 2025 CRA performance evaluations

On June 2, the OCC released a list of CRA performance evaluations that became public during the month of May. The OCC evaluated 18 banking entities, including national banks, federal savings associations, and insured federal...more

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Regulatory monitoring - May 2025

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The study on enhancing EU competitiveness in the banking sector, requested by the ECON, has been published by the Economic Governance and EMU Scrutiny Unit. The study emphasises the importance of a resilient and efficient...more

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Understanding MALPB Charters: A Collaborative Approach to Banking Innovation — Payments Pros – The Payments Law Podcast

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In this episode of Payments Pros, Carlin McCrory welcomes Melissa Sneed from the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance and James Stevens, co-leader of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Financial Services Industry Group, to explore...more

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EC call for advice to EBA for second benchmarking of national loan enforcements frameworks

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The European Commission (EC) has published a call for advice to the European Banking Authority (EBA) together with a letter from John Berrigan, Directorate-General of Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital...more

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District court allows fintech association to intervene in stayed case

On May 14, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky granted a fintech trade organization’s motion to intervene in a case involving a bank plaintiff who sued the CFPB. The court ruled that the association...more

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Corrigendum to Commission Delegated Regulation on RTS on risk management tools under DORA published in OJ

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A corrigendum to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1774, which supplements the Regulation on digital operational resilience for the financial sector (DORA), was published in the Official Journal of the European Union...more

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GHOS Meeting: Basel III implementation and climate-related financial risks

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The Group of Central Bank Governors and Heads of Supervision (GHOS), the oversight body of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BIS), met to discuss the implementation of Basel III and its work on climate-related...more

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FDIC releases February 2025 CRA evaluations

On May 5, the FDIC released a list of state non-member banks evaluated for compliance with the CRA during February 2025. Under the CRA, the FDIC assesses how effectively banks meet the credit needs of their entire community,...more

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Spain launches unprecedented public consultation on banking sector deal

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Spanish Ministry of Economy Launches Public Consultation on BBVA’s Public Takeover Bid for Banco Sabadell, after CNMC Approval with Commitments. On May 5, the Spanish Ministry of Economy, Commerce and Business received...more

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OCC’s Hood Emphasized AI Oversight and Inclusion in Financial Services

On April 29, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood delivered pre-recorded remarks at the National Fair Housing Alliance’s Responsible AI Symposium.  In his speech, Hood reiterated the OCC’s commitment to deploying AI...more

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