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FinCEN releases notice to financial institutions on financial exploitation of minors

On September 8, FinCEN issued a notice to financial institutions to help identify and report suspicious activity related to financially motivated sextortion, an online threat with financial and social consequences for...more

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Louisiana Becomes Latest State to Pass EWA Legislation

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Louisiana has enacted a new Earned Wage Access (EWA) law, effective August 1, 2025. Sponsored by Representative Vinney St. Blanc, HB 368 introduces a comprehensive compliance framework for EWA providers, marking a pivotal...more

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Small Business Admin. letter directs lenders to end “unlawful banking”

On August 26, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it sent a letter to over 5,000 lenders with instructions to end “politicized and unlawful banking practices,” stating that lenders who fail to comply...more

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Congressional researchers note one-year mark since proposed financial data rule

On August 25, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) released a report detailing the implementation status of joint agency data standards required under the Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA). The FDTA requires agencies...more

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SBA Orders Small Business Lenders to End Debanking Practices Pursuant to President Trump’s Executive Order

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On August 26, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) took action to enforce President Trump’s directive by issuing a letter to its network of over 5,000 lenders. This letter mandates the cessation of alleged politicized...more

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OCC releases updated Bank Accounting Advisory Series

On August 15, the OCC released its annual update to the Bank Accounting Advisory Series (BAAS). The BAAS is an ongoing series that addresses a range of accounting topics relevant to national banks and federal savings...more

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EBA issues no-action letter on the application of the ESG Pillar 3 disclosure requirements

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued an Opinion in the form of a no-action letter dated 5 August, addressing the application of ESG Pillar 3 disclosure requirements under the EBA disclosure implementing technical...more

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FDIC and OCC release CRA evaluations for May and July of 2025, respectively

On August 5, the FDIC released its list of state nonmember banks evaluated for CRA compliance, covering ratings assigned in May 2025. The FDIC released the ratings of 69 institutions, with 63 receiving a satisfactory rating,...more

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EBA’s draft regulatory technical standards elaborate on requirements for EU branches of non-EU banks under CRD VI

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Directive 2024/1619 (CRD VI) will (among other things) establish a new and more prescriptive EU regulatory regime for EU branches of non-EU banks. New harmonised licencing, authorisation, capital, liquidity, booking, and...more

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Understanding FATCA and Its Impact on Foreign Financial Institutions: Why Finding Financial Services as an American Abroad Can Be...

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As an American living abroad, you may have experienced firsthand the challenges of finding a financial institution willing to work with you. Whether it’s for opening a bank account, investing in local markets, securing a...more

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Prudential regulators issue RFC on Call Report changes

On July 10, the OCC, the Fed, and the FDIC (the agencies) published a joint notice in the Federal Register for public comment on Call Report forms applicable to U.S. bank holding companies identified as global systemically...more

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PRA publishes 2024/2025 secondary competitiveness and growth report

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The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published its 2024/25 competitiveness and growth report, setting out how it has advanced its secondary competitiveness and growth objective (SCGO). The SCGO was introduced...more

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From TCFD to CRFR: Decoding the Basel Committee’s Climate Disclosure Drive

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On June 13, 2025, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision released a voluntary framework for climate-related financial risk disclosures, marking a significant advancement in global banking transparency. This framework...more

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Fed releases its Senior Financial Officer Survey results for March 2025

On May 30, the Fed released its results of its Senior Financial Officer Survey summarizing responses from bank officers regarding their reserve balance management strategies and practices. The survey concluded on March 31 and...more

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OCC releases semiannual Interest Rate Risk Statistics Report

Recently, the OCC released its Spring 2025 Interest Rate Risk Statistics Report detailing interest rate risk data gathered during examinations of OCC-supervised midsize and community banks and federal savings associations....more

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PRA Announces Updates to Approach of Responsible Openness to International Banks

On 20 May 2025, the UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published a policy statement (PS6/25) on business conducted within branches of international banks operating in the UK, as well as its booking model expectations...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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Regulatory monitoring - April 2025

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1. Bank regulation - 1.1 PRUDENTIAL REGULATION - a) General - (i) Germany - Bundesbank: Updated directories of credit institutions and their associations in Germany on banking related information (Aktualisiertes...more

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Potential Improvements for CRA (Part 4c of 4)

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In the previous articles of this 4-part series, I identified and explained three types of fatal flaws in the 2023 CRA rule and I presented 5 suggestions to improve the effectiveness of the legacy CRA rule. In this article I...more

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Potential Improvements for CRA (Part 4b of 4)

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In the first 3 articles in this series (1, 2, 3), we identified fatal flaws in the 2023 CRA rule. In Parts 4a – 4c we propose the regulators consider potential improvements to the rule when they publish the Notice of Proposed...more

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Potential Improvements for CRA (Part 4a of 4)

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In the previous 3 articles of this 4-part series I identified and explained three types of fatal flaws in the 2023 CRA rule: 1. The unreliable and sometimes misleading performance ratings based on unrealistic assessment...more

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EBA 2024 reports: Market and credit risk benchmarking exercises

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published its 2024 Reports on the annual market and credit risk benchmarking exercises. Both reports are mandated by Article 78 of the Capital Requirements Directive to assist...more

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SRB consultation on expectations on valuation capabilities

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The Single Resolution Board (SRB) has published a press release confirming it had launched a public consultation on its expectations on valuation capabilities (dated 1 April). The consultation forms part of the Single...more

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OCC Notifies Congress of Major Email System Security Breach

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On April 8, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) officially notified Congress of a significant information security incident involving its email system. This notification, mandated by the Federal Information...more

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New York Cybersecurity Regulation Requires Submission of Compliance Certification or Acknowledgement of Noncompliance Next Week

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On April 3, 2025, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) issued reminders about upcoming implementation and reporting deadlines related to its cybersecurity regulations. Upcoming deadlines require...more

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