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ECB publishes final guide on outsourcing cloud services

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The European Central Bank (ECB) has published its final guide on outsourcing cloud services, following from a July 2024 consultation. Feedback on the consultation is set out in an accompanying feedback statement. The guide...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

FDIC Rethinks Industrial Banks—Again

Industrial banks or industrial loan companies (ILCs)—FDIC-insured banks chartered by certain states, notably Utah—have long been a niche component of the U.S. financial system. These institutions may be owned by commercial...more

Patomak Global Partners

American Bankers Association Conference Focused on AI

In June 2025, the ABA held its annual Risk and Compliance Conference. The conference heavily focused on how banks are leveraging AI to support front-, middle-, and back-office functions. Conference participants noted that...more

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Bank of England's FPC publishes July financial stability report

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The Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee (FPC) has published its July financial stability report alongside the record of its 27 June meeting. After assessing the risks to the UK financial system, the FPC reports that...more

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The Regulatory Roadmap for Third-Party Compliance in Financial Services

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In the rapidly evolving financial ecosystem, financial institutions (FIs) increasingly rely on third parties, including Fintech companies, Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) providers, and other financial service entities—to expand...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Client Alert: Senate Passes GENIUS Act

The recent advancement of the GENIUS Act marks a turning point in the regulatory treatment of stablecoins in the United States, establishing a federal framework for the issuance and supervision of payment stablecoins. The...more

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Banking Industry Outlook: Potential Surge in Banking Mergers and Acquisitions

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Mergers and acquisitions continue to be a critical strategy for banks aiming to bolster their market presence and operational efficiency. The United States has 4,500+ banks, 4,000+ credit unions, and a large number of...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OCC’s Hood remarks on building a “resurgent” financial system

On June 3, the OCC Acting Comptroller, Rodney E. Hood, delivered remarks outlining how he plans to build a resilient and resurgent financial system. The Acting Comptroller emphasized four key strategies: accelerating...more

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Acting Comptroller of the Currency Discusses OCC’s Regulatory Agenda

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In recent remarks delivered at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Capital Markets Summit, Acting Comptroller of the Currency, Rodney E. Hood, outlined the OCC’s strategic priorities for building a resilient and revitalized federal...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

FOIA Litigation Unveils Important Supervisory Insights and Needed Reform

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Following the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) litigation brought against the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in 2024, on February 5, 2025, the FDIC released hundreds of pages of documents related to its...more

Fenwick & West LLP

5 Things Fintech Startups Need to Know About AML Compliance

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Bank-fintech partnerships have transformed the financial services landscape, creating new opportunities and challenges for traditional banking institutions and innovative technology companies alike. ...more

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Bank-Fintech Partnerships Under Scrutiny: What Fintechs Need to Know About AML Expectations

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Bank-fintech partnerships have transformed the financial services landscape, creating new opportunities and challenges for traditional banking institutions and innovative technology companies alike. In a typical arrangement,...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

5 Reasons Your Bank Needs an AI Policy (Right Now)

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Banks of all sizes must confront the rapid integration of artificial intelligence within their institutions (and everywhere, for that matter). AI tools are already widely used, often without proper oversight, as employees and...more

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Challenges in Data Sharing between Banking Partners

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Life in the United States and most modern industrialized countries is driven primarily by data. Google alone processes 20 Petabytes of data every day (1 petabyte = 1 million gigabytes. Economies are built on data; marketing...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OCC requests information on banks’ digitalization efforts

On May 5, the OCC released a request for information (RFI) seeking public comment on community banks’ efforts towards digitalization. The OCC stated this RFI will enhance its supervisory activities. The OCC aims to understand...more

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Exclusivity Provisions: Fintechs Need an Active Backup Bank

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Virtually every bank’s form lending program agreement we’ve negotiated for our fintech clients has come with an exclusivity provision.  The bank’s policy behind them is simple: We’ve put in the time, effort, expertise...more

Patomak Global Partners

FDIC Highlights Policy Priorities Impacting FinTechs and Large Banks

In April 2025, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Acting Chairman Travis Hill announced that the FDIC is focused on four key policy areas: de novo bank formation, digital assets and blockchain activities, resolution...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 9th Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on FinTech & Emerging Payment Systems - May 12th - 14th, New York, NY

Meet key stakeholders in Banking, FinTech, and broader payment systems next month at ACI’s 9th Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on FinTech & Emerging Payment Systems. Gain valuable insights from these industry...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Fed’s Barr speaks on fintech-bank partnerships, generative AI

On April 4, Fed Governor Michael S. Barr spoke at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco about how banks and fintech companies can work together to accelerate the adoption of generative AI in financial services....more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Where the F(BO) is the Money? Part 3 – DLT Account Ledgering

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This is the final article in our three-part series focused on a key question: as bank-fintech partnerships continue to play a vital role in driving financial services, how does the industry make this system safer and better?...more

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Mitigating Risks for Banks, Fintech Companies, and Payment Processors

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Emerging issues under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, Regulation E, and the UCC - As banks, fintech companies, and payment processors continue to innovate and partner on payment and wallet solutions, they must navigate the...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Strengthening Compliance: Lessons From the OCC's Consent Order With Patriot Bank — Payments Pros – The Payments Law Podcast

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In this episode of Payments Pros, host Carlin McCrory discusses a recent consent order between Patriot Bank and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) following a $27 million loss. The order addresses unsafe...more

K2 Integrity

[Webinar] Collaborating for Digital Transformation: Innovation, Governance, and the Future of Financial Operations - April 9th,...

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Join our panel of experts for an insightful one-hour session on digital transformation in financial crime compliance. This webinar brings together leaders and innovators at the forefront of financial crime compliance...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Promissory Notes - Banking & Finance Insights, Issue 1, March 2025

Welcome to our first issue of Promissory Notes - our banking and finance e-newsletter - for 2025. We developed this e-newsletter to address trending news and issues involving the banking industry. ...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

OCC Clarifies Bank Authority to Engage in Certain Cryptocurrency Activities

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On March 7, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a significant update regarding the involvement of national banks and federal savings associations in cryptocurrency activities. Interpretive Letter 1183...more

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