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The Federal Reserve fined a Montana bank for violating the National Flood Insurance Act and issued a cease-and-desist order against a Dallas bank over money-laundering concerns.

Recent Supreme Court decisions reducing the ability of regulatory agencies to interpret the meaning of federal laws make it likely that supervisory decisions based on assessments of banks' safety and soundness will face court challenges.

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu called for a more risk-based approach to supervision to prioritize pressing issues and improve agility in monitoring large banks.

It's unclear what will happen when the Fed starts cutting interest rates, but community banks will be there to support their customers no matter what the economy looks like.

The FDIC board chose to have another federal agency handle investigations of senior leaders based on allegations unearthed in an independent review published this spring. The move is aimed at ensuring accountability but was criticized for potential delays.

Challenger bank OakNorth plans to kick its marketing into higher gear. Its desired endgame in the U.S. is a banking charter and it's open to an acquisition to help get it there.

New rules from Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network will mandate reporting for non-financed real estate transfers and expand anti-money-laundering requirements for investment advisors.

Federal Reserve Board Gov. Christopher Waller said interlinking instant payments systems could come with a steep price tag for banks and heightened risks for customers.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said charges for cash-back services are contributing to the lack of access to finance in underserved areas.

The New York State Department of Financial Services issued a consent order against Finland-based Nordea Bank, citing deficiencies related to the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money-laundering requirements.