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FRB Clarifies Supervision of Digital Assets and Bank-Fintech Partnerships

A new program addresses innovative banking activities such as bank-fintech partnerships and digital assets while reinforcing guardrails around stablecoin activity. By Arthur S. Long, Parag Patel, Pia Naib, Ja Hyeon Park, and Deric Behar On August 8, 2023, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB) issued guidance to the banking organizations that … Continue Reading

Agencies Issue Guidance for Banking Organizations on Managing Risk in Third-Party Relationships

The guidance outlines principles and key considerations for banking organizations as they navigate risks associated with third parties, including fintechs. By Arthur S. Long, Parag Patel, Barrie VanBrackle, Pia Naib, Ja Hyeon Park, Victor Razon, and Deric Behar On June 6, 2023, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve … Continue Reading

Federal Reserve Issues Cryptoasset Engagement “Rules of the Road” for Its Supervised Banking Organizations

The Federal Reserve is taking measured steps to better understand the types of cryptoasset-related activities contemplated by its supervised banking organizations. By Alan W. Avery, Pia Naib, and Deric Behar On August 16, 2022, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB) issued a Supervision and Regulation Letter outlining its expectations for FRB-supervised … Continue Reading

FRB Again Highlights Risks in the Stablecoin Sector

Treasury officials believe congressional action is “highly appropriate” this year to address the risks that the latest financial stability report underscores. By Alan W. Avery, Pia Naib, and Deric Behar On May 9, 2022, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB) published its semi-annual Financial Stability Report (Report). The Report, which covers … Continue Reading
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