Breaking Down the ICBA’s Lawsuit Against the OCC
Frank Gargano, KBRA Analytics
The ICBA is suing the OCC to overturn recent regulatory changes granting the agency enhanced powers for approving national trust bank charters for cryptocurrency firms.
The heightened volume of de novo bank charter applications in 2026 has ignited a lawsuit between the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), as the advocacy group seeks to challenge the agency’s authority in granting national trust bank charters to firms that conduct substantial non-fiduciary activities…
Read moreWarren Presses NCUA OIG Over Empty Board
Gabrielle Saulsbery, Banking Dive
The NCUA didn’t have a single board member between August 10 and 24. Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants to know who was in charge.
A two-week lapse in National Credit Union Administration leadership in August raises questions about the agency’s ability to supervise the country’s $2 trillion credit union system, Sen. Elizabeth Warren contended Thursday…
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Why RegTech’s AI Edge Depends on Data, Not Summaries
FinTech Global
As regulatory requirements continue to evolve, compliance teams face a growing challenge in separating meaningful developments from the noise.
Effective horizon scanning is no longer just about identifying what is changing, but understanding what matters, how it affects the business and what action needs to follow. The AI in Risk and Compliance 2026 report – co-authored by RegTech Analyst and Parker & Lawrence Research – delved into how firms can overcome regulatory noise today…
Read moreNCUA Targets More Credit Union Rules in Latest Deregulation Push
Michael Ogden, Credit Union Times
The NCUA said it is advancing three additional regulatory proposals to reduce administrative burdens on credit unions.
The proposals include rolling back certain fraud-related insurance safeguards, simplifying the process for seeking approval of new business activities, and making pandemic-era liquidity changes permanent. The proposals represented another step in the agency’s ongoing deregulation efforts…
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