Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to affect every aspect of the world economy and play a significant role in the global financial system, leading financial regulators around the world to take various steps to address the impact of AI on their areas of responsibility. The economic risks of AI to the financial systems include everything […]
Regulatory Compliance
FDIC Digital Sign Requirement Deadline Fast Approaching – Part 2 of 2
Introduction A quick summary of the new official digital sign requirement of the FDIC is that effective January 1, 2025, this logo: must be replaced by this logo: For readers who missed part 1 of this series or want to reread the original blog can find it here. However, the new lengthy regulation raised […]
FDIC Digital Sign Requirement Deadline Fast Approaching – Part 1 of 2
FDIC Digital Sign Requirement Just before Christmas on December 23, 2023, to be precise, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) Board of Directors gave a Christmas gift that was the equivalent of coal in their stocking. Since the 1930s, when the FDIC was founded as part of the New Deal, the black and gold official […]
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Climate Risk Investing – You must be kidding me?!
“As if there weren’t enough jargons and complex terms to remember for an investor, you are telling me I need to now know about ESG and Climate Risk – You must be kidding me!!” – These are the exact words (with a couple of expletives, that I cannot quote here) – a senior fund administrator […]
3 Key Takeaways from XLoD 2024
Our risk and regulatory compliance experts, Carl Aridas and Chandni Patel, have just returned from XLoD 2024 in New York. The event brought together the world’s top financial institutions and regulators to discuss the future of non-financial risk and control. With over 500 industry professionals in attendance, it showcased the unwavering commitment to practical innovation […]
The FDIC’s New Rule Claims “Five is Enough”
Starting April 1, 2024, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has implemented a new rule for trust account insurance coverage. This rule, originally passed in January 2022, consolidates insurance coverage for different types of trust accounts into a single category called “Trust Accounts.” Key Changes to Trust Account Coverage Consolidation of Trust Categories The FDIC […]
Exploring Industry Shifts in Banking Compliance at XLoD
Our banking risk and regulatory experts are excited to attend the upcoming XLoD Global event in New York on June 11th. What is XLoD Global? The world’s leading financial institutions and regulators come together at XLoD to discuss the future of non-financial risk and control. Representatives from all three lines of defense—operational management, risk […]
A Review of Capital Ratio Requirements of Credit Unions
How are Federal Credit Unions Regulated? Banking professionals are aware that the Federal Reserve Bank (Fed), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), or for state-chartered banks, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) serves as their primary federal regulator. For those whose deposits are insured, the FDIC acts as a secondary federal regulator, […]
Carl Aridas Empowers Risk and Regulatory Compliance Excellence for Financial Services Leaders
At the core of our business’s successes lie the brilliant minds and unwavering dedication of our workforce—individuals who consistently prioritize delivering industry insights and pioneering digital solutions. Today, we’re spotlighting one exceptional individual: Carl Aridas. As the visionary leader of our Financial Services Risk and Regulatory Center of Excellence (CoE), Aridas personifies excellence and innovation […]
Ensuring Banking Compliance Through Project Management Expertise
A top-leading bank, grappling with business and regulatory challenges, faced scrutiny after failing the Federal Reserve’s annual stress test. Addressing these deficiencies required a comprehensive approach, leading to the establishment of critical programs like the US Bank Holding Company (BHC) regulatory and comprehensive capital analysis and review (CCAR) program. To bolster its capabilities and ensure […]
5 Tactics to Safeguard Institutions Against Senior-Level Embezzlement
Protecting financial institutions from the perils of high-level embezzlement requires a proactive approach rooted in ethical conduct and stringent compliance measures. To fortify defenses against such threats, financial entities must implement proactive measures aimed at ensuring ethical conduct and compliance within their organizations. This blog outlines five key strategies to safeguard your business and mitigate […]
Transforming Treasury Market Regulations
On December 13, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made a landmark decision by voting to adopt significant rule changes mandating central clearing of certain secondary market transactions within the U.S. Treasury market. These transactions include repurchases (repos), reverse repurchases (reverse repos) and U.S. Treasury securities. The rule change, one of the most substantial […]