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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OCC announces actions to address politicized debanking practices

On September 8, the OCC announced new actions that aim to eliminate “politicized or unlawful debanking” in the federal banking system, consistent with Executive Order 14331: “Guaranteeing Fair Banking For All Americans”...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

OCC to Assess Banks’ “Debanking” Practices as Part of Licensing and CRA Reviews

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On September 8, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) took significant action to “depoliticize” the federal banking system by issuing two bulletins to banks that further the goals of Executive Order 14331...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

FinCEN's Proposed Streamlined SAR -- The Real Estate Report

On February 16, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued a proposed rule addressing “Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers.” The proposed rule would, among other...more

Stinson LLP

Missouri Financial Institutions Must Prepare for Impending Marijuana Banking Challenges

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In November 2018, Missouri voters passed Amendment 2, setting in motion state regulated medical marijuana. Over the last month, the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) began approving license applications...more

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Banking Regulators Ease SAR Reporting Requirements Applied to Hemp-Related Businesses

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On December 3, 2019, four federal agencies – the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), and the Office of the...more

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Long-Awaited Guidance for Banking Hemp Clients Released

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Since the effective date of the 2018 Farm Bill, banking and the inability to acquire financing have been major impediments for the hemp industry. While demand for hemp continues to grow, banking regulations have still been...more

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