Issues : Regulation

BD Article
Article | October 27th, 2021

Banks Face a New Regulatory Environment: From Overdrafts to Fair Lending

Presenters at Bank Director’s Audit & Risk Committees Conference shared what banks need to know about three pressing and controversial regulatory issues.

By: Kiah Lau Haslett, managing editor for Bank Director
Article | October 15th, 2021

What to Know About Cannabis Banking in 2022

Banks should prepare for greater legalization around marijuana usage, increased licensing activity and the potential for federal legislation as they create their cannabis banking strategy for the year ahead.

By: Paul Dunford
Bank Services
Article | August 12th, 2021

CRA Modernization Goes Back to the Drawing Board

The OCC’s controversial decision to issue its own CRA revision last year, applicable to only national banks — and then abruptly rescind it — has caused confusion for an industry that dislikes uncertainty.

By: Jack Milligan, editor-at-large for Bank Director
Article | June 23rd, 2021

Why Regulation Should be Part of Cryptocurrencies’ Future

The evolution of digital assets like cryptocurrencies has the potential to change the financial industry, but comes with challenges for financial institutions and risks for consumers.

By: Oliver Wiehann, Barry Goodman
BD Article
Article | May 17th, 2021

New Rule Settles a Vexing Problem for Bank Exams

Bank regulators clarify how examiners and institutions should approach supervisory guidance.

By: Kiah Lau Haslett, managing editor for Bank Director
Video | May 14th, 2021

Proactively Managing Regulatory Change

Banks looking to stay abreast of shifts in the environment should create a regulatory change process that leverages essential components and technologies to guide decision making.

By: Pauly Comtois
FinXTech
Article | May 7th, 2021

Getting Faster, Simpler, Cheaper and More Secure

A 2021 Best of FinXTech Award winner significantly cut workloads for compliance staff.

By: Naomi Snyder, editor-in-chief at Bank Director
Article | May 4th, 2021

Four Things to Do if Your Bank Is Eyeing Digital Assets

It’s crucial that executive teams at traditional banks understand how best to prepare for the future of banking.

By: Jamison Sites, Frank O'Connor
Article | March 11th, 2021

Solve the Right Problem: The Path to Remediation Success

While there are no shortcuts, there are a few key steps banks can take when remediating a compliance issue the first time.

By: Veronica Baker-Adams
Article | March 2nd, 2021

How the Edges of Financial Technology Could Change Regulation

The incoming leaders of federal regulatory agencies will face pressures to overhaul compliance.

By: Joe Robinson