The lead story in the winter 2015 issue of the FDIC’s Supervisory Insights publication focuses on how banks can enhance their information security programs to address evolving cybersecurity threats and gives an overview of the regulatory response to the recent rise in cybercrime. The issue also features a story on marketplace lending, results from an FDIC study on credit and consumer products and services and a roundup of recent regulations and guidance.
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) has filed an amendment to add credit card network routing mandates to an unrelated bill establishing a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins.
The FDIC board unanimously voted to rescind a 2024 statement on bank mergers that expanded the factors taken under consideration when the agency reviews merger applications.
DIF reserve ratio remains on track to reach the statutory minimum of 1.35% by year's end. Also, FDIC will explore changing how it calculates the DIF's exposure to losses.
The House voted in favor of a Senate resolution to overturn a 2024 final rule that changed how the OCC reviews proposed bank mergers. The legislation heads to President Trump for his signature.
ABA expressed support for several bills under consideration by the House Financial Services Committee, including legislation on regulatory tailoring, reputational risk and bank merger applications.
First National Bank in Fort Pierre, South Dakota, has agreed to buy Wyoming Bank & Trust in Cheyenne.
