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business4 days ago•19 min saved

Regulators impose $350 million fine on American Express for decade-long AML failures

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Reserve issued concurrent enforcement actions against American Express and its subsidiaries on October 8, 2026. The OCC levied a $350 million civil money penalty and a cease-and-desist order against American Express National Bank for inadequate anti-money laundering controls. Regulators found that the bank failed to adequately monitor approximately $13 billion in suspected trade-based money laundering activity between June 2014 and May 2025. The Federal Reserve also issued a cease-and-desist order to American Express and its travel services arm, citing enterprise-wide compliance deficiencies. American Express shares fell slightly in premarket trading following the announcement.

via Yahoo Finance|

#american-express #anti-money-laundering #business

policy10 days ago•125 min saved

Community Bankers Sue OCC Over Crypto Trust Charters

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) filed a lawsuit against the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, alleging the agency exceeded its statutory authority by granting national trust charters to crypto firms. The ICBA argues that the OCC’s March 2026 final rule and Interpretive Letter 1176 allow digital asset companies to enter the banking system without adhering to the capital, liquidity, and FDIC insurance standards required of traditional community banks. This legal challenge follows a surge in trust charter approvals under the Trump administration, including for entities like Coinbase, Circle, and World Liberty Financial. The lawsuit claims these charters create an unfair competitive disadvantage for community banks and pose risks to financial stability by allowing uninsured institutions to operate with minimal oversight.

via CoinDesk|

#banking-regulation #crypto-charters #financial-litigation

business1 month ago•4 min saved

Revolut wins provisional US banking license, eyeing 2027 launch

Revolut has secured conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national bank charter, a major milestone in its US expansion that would allow insured deposits and self-contained banking services; it still awaits approvals from the FDIC and Federal Reserve, with a launch targeted for the first half of 2027 focusing on expats and multi-currency banking, including checking, savings, credit, loans and cards, with stablecoins and business banking planned later and mortgages to be added after broader testing.

via Financial Times|

#business #fintech #occ

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Trump Family Crypto Venture Earns Conditional Bank Charter to Issue USD1 Stablecoins

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency conditionally approved World Liberty Financial, the Trump family’s crypto venture, for a national trust bank charter that would let it issue its USD1 stablecoin and act as a fiduciary for digital assets for institutional clients; final approval hinges on meeting capital and liquidity requirements, governance disclosures, and appointing an internal auditor, with the charter not equipping WLF with a full suite of traditional banking services overseen by the Fed.

via News of the United States - NOTUS|

#business #national-bank-charter #occ

business1 month ago•27 min saved

OCC Grants Preliminary Bank Charter to Trump-Linked Crypto Firm, Stoking Conflict Concerns

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency preliminarily approves World Liberty Financial’s plan to form a national bank, a move that could enable issuing a USD-backed stablecoin and safeguarding dollar assets, a decision criticized by lawmakers like Elizabeth Warren as a brazen conflict of interest tied to the Trump family’s crypto venture.

via Common Dreams|

#business #corruption #cryptocurrency

business2 months ago•3 min saved

Trump-Linked Crypto Venture Wins Conditional Federal Banking Charter

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency conditionally approved World Liberty Trust Co.'s bid for a federally chartered trust bank, enabling it to oversee its USD1 stablecoin under federal supervision; final approval requires additional steps. Democrats decry the move as a potential conflict of interest given the president and family’s financial stake in the venture.

via Politico|

#banking-charter #business #occ

business2 months ago•4 min saved

States sue OCC over federal escrow rules that could curb mortgage interest

Ten state attorneys general filed a lawsuit in Oregon to invalidate two OCC rules that let federally regulated banks decide whether to pay interest or charge fees on mortgage escrow accounts and preempt state escrow laws. The suit argues the OCC exceeded its authority; about 14 states require escrow interest, and the rules could reduce interest on escrow balances used for taxes and insurance, though outcomes may depend on jurisdiction and wildcard statutes. The rules took effect June 18.

via CNBC|

#business #escrow #lawsuit

business3 months ago•15 min saved

Circle secures OCC charter to form U.S. trust bank, shares rise

Circle won final regulatory approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish Circle National Trust, a national trust bank that will custody its reserves and hold crypto assets for institutional clients under federal oversight; the news sent Circle’s shares up about 10% in premarket trading. Circle issues the USDC stablecoin, which has a market value around $73.2 billion, while Circle’s market capitalization stands at about $15.7 billion as of the report.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #circle #crypto-banking

business5 months ago•5 min saved

Federal preemption blocks Illinois swipe-fee ban, reshaping banking rules

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued a federal order preempting Illinois’ 2024 ban on credit-card interchange fees on the tax and tip portions of transactions, a move that benefits national banks but could burden state-chartered banks; Illinois lawmakers and Gov. Pritzker are weighing delays or repeal as litigation continues, with oral arguments set for May 13, as retailers back the ban and banks warn of potential disruption.

via Chicago Tribune|

#business #illinois-law #interchange-fees

business7 months ago•3 min saved

Big U.S. Banks Weigh Lawsuit Over Crypto Charter Push

Major U.S. banks, via the Bank Policy Institute, are weighing a lawsuit against the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency over its crypto and fintech licensing reforms that would allow a national trust charter and nationwide operations, arguing the lighter regulatory regime could undermine consumer protections and financial stability; the move has drawn opposition from state regulators and smaller lenders, with no decision yet on pursuing legal action.

via The Guardian|

#bank-policy-institute #banks #business

finance1 year ago•3 min saved

US Bank Lobby Pushes Back Against Crypto Firm Licensing

US banking groups are urging the OCC to delay granting bank licenses to crypto firms like Circle and Ripple, citing concerns over policy changes and insufficient application details, as these licenses could allow crypto companies to operate as trust banks and potentially pose systemic risks. The debate highlights ongoing tensions between traditional banking interests and the evolving crypto industry, especially with new laws encouraging stablecoin issuance under the GENIUS Act.

via Cointelegraph|

#banking-licenses #crypto #finance

business1 year ago•2 min saved

Wells Fargo Nears Completion of Regulatory Overhaul

Wells Fargo has made significant progress in resolving its longstanding regulatory issues, with the OCC lifting a 2015 enforcement order, leaving only one remaining enforcement action and moving closer to lifting the asset cap imposed after the 2016 fake accounts scandal.

via Yahoo Finance|

#asset-cap #business #occ

finance2 years ago•2 min saved

"JPMorgan Chase Fined $348.2M, Ordered to Cease 'Unsafe' Banking Practices"

JPMorgan Chase is facing a $348.20 million fine from the Federal Reserve and the OCC for "unsafe or unsound" banking practices related to its trade surveillance program. The bank's deficiencies in monitoring traders and clients for potential market misconduct led to the penalty and cease-and-desist orders, requiring extensive improvements to its trade surveillance program. This is part of a pattern, as the bank has paid a total of $39.34 billion in fines since 2000, despite making $49.6 billion in profit last year.

via The Daily Hodl|

#banking-practices #federal-reserve #finance

banking-regulation2 years ago•1 min saved

The Risks of Unregulated Buy Now, Pay Later Lending

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued guidance to national banks and federal savings associations regarding buy now, pay later (BNPL) lending. The OCC expects banks to offer BNPL loans in a safe and sound manner, ensuring fair access to financial services, fair treatment of consumers, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The guidance emphasizes the need for clear marketing materials, disclosures, and risk management systems that address the unique characteristics and risks of BNPL loans. BNPL lending carries risks for both banks and consumers, including overextension and limited credit history.

via PYMNTS.com|

#banking-regulation #bnpl-lending #consumer-protection

business3 years ago•1 min saved

JPMorgan Awaits Key Nod for First Republic Acquisition.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is bidding for First Republic Bank, but rules forbid banks holding more than 10% of US deposits from buying competitors. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is standing by to quickly vet a deal and render a verdict if the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. deems JPMorgan’s offer attractive and seeks approval. FDIC officials are expected to announce their decision later in the evening.

via Mint|

#acquisition #business #fdic