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Bank’s Digital Assets Business Strategy Draws Federal Reserve Scrutiny

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The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia (the “Philly Fed”) recently executed an agreement (the “Agreement”) with Pennsylvania-based Customers Bank (and its Customers Bancorp, Inc. holding entity) (collectively, “Customers”)....more

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Federal Banking Agencies Reiterate Guidance on Managing Risks Posed By Fintech Partnerships and Other Third Party Relationships

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Last week, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (collectively, the agencies) issued a joint statement highlighting...more

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Using RegTech To Enhance the Fight Against Financial Crime

Have you heard these common myths about anti-money laundering technology solutions? Myth 1: Anti-money laundering technology solutions are only necessary for financial institutions. Myth 2: Anti-money laundering technology...more

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Nutter Bank Report: December 2023

A recent OCC report identified key issues facing the federal banking system, including increasing credit risk due to higher interest rates, increasing risk in commercial real estate lending, prolonged inflation, declining...more

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OCC Risk Perspective Report Focuses on Third-Party Relationships with Fintechs

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In its Fall 2023 Semiannual Risk Perspective, published on December 7, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) reported on key issues facing the federal banking system. In evaluating the overall soundness of...more

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OCC’s Semiannual Report Highlights Emerging Risk of AI in Banking

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On December 7, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published the fall edition of its Semiannual Risk Perspective, which discusses key issues facing banks. From the OCC’s perspective, the overall strength of...more

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CFPB Launches New Initiative Focused on Rural Communities

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In This Issue. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a new initiative focused on financial issues faced by rural communities and also updated its examination procedures to cover unfair discrimination; the...more

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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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AMA Updates AML Best Practices for AML Compliance

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AMA Details Components of a Strong AML/BSA Program - Earlier this month, the American Gaming Association (“AGA”) released an updated Best Practices for Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) Compliance (“Best Practices Guidance”)...more

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Federal Banking Agencies Open a Pathway to the Provision of Banking Services to Hemp-Related Businesses

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On December 3, 2019, in a rare public statement regarding the provision of banking services to cannabis- or hemp-related businesses, the Federal Banking Agencies, including the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve...more

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Should the Financial Industry Be Detecting Future Mass Shooters?

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The United States continues to be plagued by mass shootings, which appear to be increasing in both frequency and lethality.  Certain businesses have reacted by adjusting their business models, such as the recent decision by...more

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