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First Republic Bank had CAMELS composite ‘2’ rating throughout four years leading up to its failure, FDIC reports, with not enough push-back on its reliance on uninsured deposits

September 8, 2023 0

First Republic Bank of San Francisco received a CAMELS rating of “2” from 2018 up until its failure in May 2023, with its component Liquidity rating upgraded to “1” in 2021 despite its reliance on […]

CBDC still under research, Fed top supervisor advises; notes concern with growth of stablecoins

September 8, 2023 0

A central bank digital currency (CBDC) continues to be studied by the Federal Reserve, its top supervisor said Friday – but the official emphasized that the agency has made no decision yet and reiterated that […]

‘Pig butchering’ – scam that preys on virtual currency users – highlighted in agency alert

September 8, 2023 0

‘“Pig butchering,” called a “prominent virtual currency investment scam” by Treasury’s financial crimes enforcement unit, is the target of an alert issued Friday warning of the swindle by the agency. According to the Financial Crimes […]

First Republic Bank had CAMELS composite ‘2’ rating throughout four years leading up to its failure, FDIC reports, with not enough push-back on its reliance on uninsured deposits

CBDC still under research, Fed top supervisor advises; notes concern with growth of stablecoins

‘Pig butchering’ – scam that preys on virtual currency users – highlighted in agency alert

White House offers OMB staffer, with focus on environment, to become consumer bureau director

Regulator takes control of small PA credit union, citing unsafe, unsound practices

Fed’s Barr warns of ‘real dangers’ from weakened bank supervision

New ‘sharpened’ focus for Fed examiners released, signifying ‘a significant shift’ from past practices

Bank may pay ‘gas fees’ on blockchain networks, agency confirms in letter