The recent regulatory actions taken by Switzerland's Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) against Mirabaud & Cie, one of Switzerland's oldest and most esteemed private banking institutions, underline significant lapses in its anti-money laundering (AML) compliance procedures. Founded in
The most recent data from S&P Global Market Intelligence has spotlighted a significant trend in the U.S. banking sector: a notable rise in high-volatility commercial real estate (HVCRE) loans. This development brings into focus the dichotomy of market confidence versus the possible hidden risks
The banking sector is increasingly reliant on third-party vendors for various functions and services. While this outsourcing can drive operational efficiency, it also exposes banks to a myriad of third-party risks. As these partnerships grow in complexity, robust third-party risk management has
Wells Fargo and Mastercard, two giants in the financial industry, find themselves navigating different yet critical challenges. Wells Fargo is currently grappling with regulatory compliance issues that have plagued the bank for years, while Mastercard is taking proactive steps to enhance its
The recent enforcement action initiated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) against Wells Fargo has cast a spotlight on significant inadequacies within the bank's anti-money laundering (AML) controls and financial crime risk management. The OCC identified multiple deficiencies in
The Federal Reserve has issued a cease-and-desist order to United Texas Bank, a Texas-based financial institution known for its crypto-friendly banking practices. This directive follows the identification of significant deficiencies in the bank's risk management systems, particularly concerning its
