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US Eases New Banking Rule On Reporting Bad Loans

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and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency — are all on board with using the “new methodology for measuring counterparty credit risk in derivatives transactions.”. National bank regulators — The Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

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Banks Push Back On Possible Banking Charters For Big Techs Like Amazon And Facebook

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The House committee held a hearing on the idea after Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks in July proposed a new special purpose national banking charter for payments companies. FDIC), the states and the courts. A lack of safety and soundness rules will expose the financial system to significant vulnerabilities.”.

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Regulators Detail Banking Rules For Hemp Firms

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Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) interim final rule on hemp production. After further evaluation of the USDA interim final rule, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will issue additional guidance. Banks no longer have to submit a suspicious activity report (SAR) just because a business is growing or cultivating hemp.

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Amid AML Efforts, Regulators Focus On FinTech

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Separately, but still within the scope of efforts from the Federal Reserve and the OCC, along with the FDIC, the agencies last week released a proposal that would increase the threshold of real estate transactions that require appraisal from $250,000 to $400,000. This would be the first boost in 25 years.

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OCC’s FinTech Charter’s Uncharted Legal Seas

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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) debuted a special purpose charter in 2016 that would have given FinTechs a leg up on competing with traditional financial services companies. But Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) coverage — which protects deposits — proved a sticking point this week.

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Compliance, Gaming and Gambling in Australia vs USA

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KYC & Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Australia: Risk-based approach, with minimum KYC checks under the AML/CTF Rules. USA: More prescriptive Customer Identification Program (CIP) rules, requiring standardized ID verification and risk-based CDD measures. Strict ID verification under state gaming laws and FinCEN rules.

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Regulatory Chessboard Reconfigured: New Leadership Set to Shape Financial Oversight

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At the FDIC, former Vice Chairman Travis Hill was appointed Acting Director on Jan. But that did not lead to him being nominated for the comptroller position. He previously served on the FDIC Board. If confirmed, he will return to the FDIC board, along with the Comptroller.