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The agency has a history of tangling with parent companies over how to split the burden after banking units collapse.

Recent economic data have shown inflation stubbornly above the Fed's 2% target, putting rate cuts in jeopardy. Lauren Saidel-Baker, an economist with ITR Economics, parses the FOMC meeting, Chair Powell's press conference and takes a look at future policy.

Congressional Review Act resolutions are ramping up ahead of the 2024 election cycle. Experts say that, although none are likely to become law, the resolutions are still powerful messaging and political tools.

Institutions and their investors are facing pressure from climate activists, cautiously awaiting interest rate cuts and adjusting to new Federal Reserve and FDIC policies.

As recently as a few months ago, many observers predicted a surge of bank mergers this year. But longtime obstacles to dealmaking are still there and have been joined by new ones.

Beth Johnson, a self-described math geek, is driving the bank's ESG strategy and training its employees to keep pace with industry trends.

The House Financial Services Committee also sent to the full House two bipartisan bills, including one that would prevent large banks from opting out of having to recognize Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in regulatory capital.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was created to protect the people from financial predation. But there are very different interpretations of what that means, and whether the people should be protected by — or from — the government.

Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Okla., told American Banker that he sees a concrete path to chair the House Financial Services Committee that relies on his long experience in committee leadership and long political career.

Custodia Bank CEO Caitlin Long discusses how her firm is navigating the hostile regulator landscape for crypto banking and a lawsuit against the Federal Reserve.

The Federal Home Loan Bank System stepped up advances by 37% or more to Silicon Valley, Signature and First Republic banks ahead of their failures, the GAO says in a post-mortem on last year's banking crisis. The findings add to the debate about whether the system should be a lender of last resort.

Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., is running to lead his caucus in the House Financial Services Committee and says he has the skills to meld traditional and insurgent wings of the party.

The co-founder and CEO of Cohen Circle (and former founder of The Bancorp Bank) and founder of Ellevest (and former CEO of Smith Barney, Citi wealth management and Merrill Lynch wealth management), shared their morning routines, their leadership styles and their takes on the future of fintech at an Arizent-hosted event during Fintech Week.

The Arkansas Republican is currently the vice chairman of the House Financial Services Committee and has a deep background in the banking industry and policy.

The agency's new proposal has been a long time coming, and it could reshape how consumers interact with their personal financial data.

This session is dedicated to addressing the critical aspects of fraud prevention and security measures within Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) systems. With the reliance on digital platforms for benefit distribution and the emergence of innovative technology, protecting beneficiary information from fraudulent activities is paramount.

Food and Nutrition Service's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) representatives share a year in review (accomplishments and challenges), upcoming opportunities and other details.

This presentation explores the evolving landscape of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) technology and its pivotal role in enhancing user experience and access to benefits. As government benefit programs continue to adopt digital solutions, understanding the latest advancements in EBT technology becomes imperative for policymakers, technologists, and service providers.

Bank and fintech partnerships are not a new concept, however, as the payments industry grapple with what the next generation of banks and payment systems will look like, it's clear that partnerships are essential for riding the wave of change successfully.

This session will examine how innovation is contributing to the growth of digital payments by making transactions frictionless. Attendees will explore current and ongoing innovation trends, the factors enabling adoption, and the unique opportunities and challenges posed by emerging technologies.