Regulatory & Compliance

In a nation grappling with the complexities of cannabis legalization, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFER) Banking Act represents a crucial step forward. This legislation addresses a persistent challenge facing cannabis businesses: access to banking services. Currently, the federal illegality of

Financial institutions are increasingly under scrutiny to tighten their compliance frameworks, and recent developments highlight the critical need for a robust approach. In a high-profile case, TD Bank pleaded guilty to multiple criminal charges and faced a fine of $3 billion due to significant

The Barings Bank collapse remains one of the most notorious financial scandals in modern history. The scandal centered around rogue trader Nick Leeson, whose fraudulent activities led to the bankruptcy of one of the United Kingdom's oldest banks. A key episode in the podcast series "The

A letter from House Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee to federal regulators has sparked a debate over the balance between regulation and innovation in bank-FinTech partnerships. Addressed to the Federal Reserve Board, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the

The planned merger between FirstSun Capital Bancorp and HomeStreet, Inc. has encountered significant obstacles, as regulators have refused to grant the necessary approvals. The Federal Reserve and the Texas Department of Banking have requested that FirstSun and its subsidiary, Sunflower Bank,

In the complex landscape of banking, one of the most significant challenges remains the inefficiency and regulatory complexities involved in client onboarding. Extended onboarding times and inflated costs are frequent issues, as highlighted during a recent webinar organized by Chartis and