All OCC articles – Page 2
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Ex-Sterling Bank GC cited by OCC over BSA-related failures
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued a cease-and-desist order against the former general counsel at Sterling Bank and Trust for not ensuring the institution’s Bank Secrecy Act compliance and failing to timely file suspicious activity reports.
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City National Bank ordered to pay $65M over deficient risk, internal controls
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency levied a $65 million civil penalty against Los Angeles-based City National Bank over alleged risk management and internal control failures.
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OCC proposes stricter review process for bank mergers
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency proposed eliminating expedited or streamlined reviews of mergers for national banks and federal savings associations.
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U.S. Bank to pay $36M in CFPB, OCC settlements
U.S. Bank agreed to pay nearly $36 million total in separate settlements with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for allegedly impeding consumers’ access to their unemployment benefits during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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OCC risk report homes in on AI challenges to banking
Artificial intelligence was highlighted as an emerging risk to the federal banking system as part of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s latest semiannual risk perspective.
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OCC offers compliance guidance to banks on ‘buy now, pay later’ loans
New guidance from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency advises banks to tailor their risk management strategies and lending oversight for “buy now, pay later” plans.
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Banking regs release climate-related risk management framework
Federal banking regulators issued a long-promised framework that provides guidance on the safe and sound management of climate-related financial risks at large banks.
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Report faults FDIC for poor supervisory guidance on crypto assets
Uncertainty created by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s lack of clarity on risks posed by crypto assets has left member banks with the impression the agency wants banks to avoid them, according to a new report from the Office of Inspector General.
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OCC examiners to focus 2024 attention on risks that led to bank failures
Bank examiners from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency are focusing their supervision attention on how banks manage risks that brought down three mid-sized financial institutions earlier this year.
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CPE Webcast: Interagency guidance on third parties: How the expanded scope affects everyone
This webcast will provide an overview of new interagency guidance on third-party relationships, as well as share practical advice to ensure your organization is fully prepared for the expanded scope and what this means for your organization’s TPRM program.
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Ex-Wells Fargo exec dodges prison for fake accounts role
Carrie Tolstedt, the former head of Wells Fargo’s community bank who pleaded guilty to obstructing justice regarding her role in the bank’s infamous fake accounts scandal, will not serve prison time.
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Banking reg proposals eye greater flexibility for FDIC amid failures
Federal banking regulators jointly issued new rule proposals and proposed guidance in continuing the push to shore up the U.S. regulatory system after a series of mid-sized bank failures earlier this year exposed apparent gaps.
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Banking regs seek enhanced resilience with large bank capital reforms
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve Board, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency proposed rulemaking designed to increase capital requirements for large banks and large-scale traders.
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Amex banking unit fined $15M for poor third-party oversight
American Express National Bank agreed to pay a $15 million penalty levied by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for alleged oversight failings regarding a third-party affiliate and its efforts to retain small business customers.
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Bank of America to pay $230M over junk fees, fake accounts
Bank of America agreed to pay approximately $230 million to settle charges levied by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency over alleged junk fees, withheld credit card rewards, and the opening of fake accounts.
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OCC’s Hsu: FIs wise to include risk, compliance in tech product development
As financial institutions mull potential growth opportunities with digital asset and artificial intelligence tools, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu warned against leaving risk and compliance teams out of the loop.
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OCC: Union Bank fined $15M for ‘deceptive’ account disclosure practices
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announced a $15 million civil penalty against MUFG Union Bank for “deceptive practices” caused by alleged weaknesses in execution of internal controls and procedures.
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OCC to banks: Don’t get complacent on risk monitoring
Banks should still be on guard despite relative calm in the industry compared to where things were three months ago following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency warned.
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OCC soliciting input on proposed trust in banking survey
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announced a request for information to implement an annual survey aimed at tracking public trust in banking and bank supervision.
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Banking regs seek consistency via new TPRM guidance
U.S. banking regulators combined to issue final guidance on managing the risks of third-party relationships that replaces the previous documentation each agency released individually.