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    TD sets aside $450M for AML penalties

    The amount, however, is meant to cover the fine from just one of the three U.S. regulators investigating the bank's anti-money laundering systems.

    By May 1, 2024
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    Republic First not alone in feeling unrealized losses: analyst

    “There will be banks that have similar problems to this,” necessitating an infusion of capital or a sale, said Robert Hartheimer, an FDIC veteran who now works at consulting firm Klaros Group.

    By May 1, 2024
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    Fraud and AML in banking

    It’s not just big banks like Citi, TD or Morgan Stanley that face stiffer AML oversight from regulators. The FDIC is looking closely at banks offering BaaS alongside fintechs.

    By Banking Dive staff
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    Binance founder Changpeng Zhao gets 4 months in prison

    He pleaded guilty in November to violating anti-money laundering laws. The sentence is less than the 12 to 18 months suggested by guidelines, and less than the three years the DOJ was hoping for.

    By April 30, 2024
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    FDIC hits Alabama, Oklahoma banks with consent orders

    In separate orders, the regulator said the banks must step up their anti-money laundering compliance programs and ensure their related training programs are sufficient.

    By April 29, 2024
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    FedNow pricing aimed at avoiding market disruption

    The Federal Reserve sought to “not upset the marketplace as a second mover” when it set fees for the new instant payments system last year, a central bank official said Wednesday.

    By James Pothen , Lynne Marek • April 29, 2024
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    DOJ examines Capital One-Discover deal’s competitive angle

    The Fed and the OCC extended their comment periods on the proposed acquisition until May 31. Capital One doesn’t “take any signaling” from the regulators’ decision, CEO Richard Fairbank said.

    By April 26, 2024
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    FDIC tables asset manager proposal

    The proposed measures were shelved Thursday when FDIC director and Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu did not support either one.

    By April 26, 2024
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    Customers Bancorp reframes ex-CFO’s dismissal

    Carla Leibold's departure was by "mutual agreement," not "cause," the bank holding company said in an amended filing. Leibold will receive $2.5 million but will forfeit her equity awards.

    By April 26, 2024
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    Russian court orders seizure of nearly $440M in JPMorgan funds

    The ongoing legal battle between state-owned VTB Bank and the largest U.S. bank revolves around funds frozen in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and subsequent sanctions.

    By April 25, 2024
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    BofA, Goldman shareholders nix proposals to split CEO, chair roles

    Roughly 33% of Goldman voters and 31% of BofA shareholders supported the measures, an uptick from last year for both banks. JPMorgan Chase shareholders will vote on a similar measure next month.

    By April 25, 2024
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    US seeks 3 years in prison for Changpeng Zhao, $5.3B fine for Do Kwon

    The federal government is tying up loose ends to address high-profile crypto crimes of yesteryear.

    By April 24, 2024
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    First Internet Bank CEO talks M&A, BaaS work

    After its acquisition of First Century Bank fell through in 2022, First Internet built its own banking-as-a-service team, CEO David Becker said. It now counts startup Ramp as a client.

    By April 24, 2024
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    Two SEC attorneys resign after ‘gross abuse of power’ sanctions

    A judge sanctioned the regulator in March for issues in its case against crypto platform DEBT Box. The lead attorneys on the case have resigned, according to Bloomberg.

    By April 23, 2024
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    FDIC eyes executive bonus rule, asset management passivity rule

    At its next board meeting, the regulator is likely to address limits on asset managers’ power over banks as well as an unfulfilled Dodd-Frank requirement.

    By April 22, 2024
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    OCC fines ex-CEO, founder of Michigan’s Sterling Bancorp

    The executives were each ordered to pay civil penalties related to a troubled loan program the bank ran between 2011 and 2019.

    By April 19, 2024
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    15 AGs put BofA on notice for ‘de-banking’ conservatives

    “Your discriminatory behavior is a serious threat to free speech and religious freedom, is potentially illegal, and is causing political and regulatory backlash,” Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach wrote.

    By April 18, 2024
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    Discover puts $799M more toward card misclassification issue

    The card network opted to increase the card misclassification remediation reserve based in part on discussions with regulators, executives said Thursday.

    By April 18, 2024
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    Truist tightens in-office attendance policy

    The bank will require its hybrid employees to work on-site four days a week starting this fall, and its investment bankers to be in the office every weekday from June 1, a spokesperson said.

    By April 18, 2024
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    Pathward to pay refunds, penalty tied to NY AG investigation

    The bank, a frequent partner to fintechs, froze customer accounts and transferred money to debt collectors, violating state law, the NY AG’s office said.

    By April 17, 2024
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    PNC’s Demchak urges OCC to rethink bank merger review changes

    If regulators don’t promote healthy mergers of banks of all sizes, organic growth of the largest banks will accelerate until they are the only ones left, the CEO wrote in a comment letter last week.

    By April 17, 2024
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    OCC was ‘asleep at the wheel’ on NYCB, Warren says

    The Massachusetts Democrat and another senator asked the regulator's acting chief why it approved NYCB's merger with Flagstar when the FDIC didn't and when it saw red flags.

    By April 17, 2024
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    Wells Fargo CEO Scharf details asset cap limitations

    When the cap is removed, the CEO anticipates Wells can further invest in its consumer or wealth businesses, build out its product offerings and be more aggressive on lending and deposits.

    By April 16, 2024
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    Warren, Grassley want details on CFTC, Bankman-Fried meetings

    FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and his team met with CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam 10 times in the 14 months preceding FTX's bankruptcy. Lawmakers are now asking questions.

    By April 16, 2024
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    US, Europe lock arms on payments regulation

    U.S. and European regulators have joined forces to monitor digital payment concerns, including those related to buy now, pay later financing and big tech market participation.

    By Lynne Marek • April 15, 2024
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    Navigating the complexities of cannabis rescheduling

    Rescheduling may bring new complexity to cannabis banking, along with new opportunities.

    By Tony Repanich • April 15, 2024