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$17 million fine assessed against former head of Well Fargo’s community bank for role in sales practices misconduct

March 15, 2023 0

A $17 million civil money penalty (CMP) was assessed Wednesday against the former head of Well Fargo Bank’s community bank for her alleged role in systemic sales practices misconduct, the regulator of national banks said. […]

Austin firm misrepresented ‘savings’ to consumers from auto-loan payment program; likely to pay 20% of $7.5 million in ordered redress plus $1 fine

November 3, 2020 0

A firm that misrepresented the impact of its fees on consumers who used its service to make their auto loan payments is expected to pay just $1.5 million of the $7.5 million in redress specified […]

FDIC seeks papers for September research conference

April 20, 2026 0

A call for theoretical and empirical appers on banking issues was issued Monday for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) 25th Annual Bank Research Conference, slated Sept. 24-25 in Arlington, Va. The agency said topics for papers may include, but [...]
Banking regulators revise model risk management guidance, rescind previous

April 17, 2026 0

The three federal prudential banking regulators on Friday issued revised model risk management guidance generally applicable to banking organizations with more than $30 billion in total assets. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), in a release, said the guidance “does [...]