Key insight: The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is paring down nearly all community bank regulatory measures not required by law, leaving it up to examiners to determine applicable requirements. Expert quote: “Community banks have an outsized impact on lending and are vital to the strength of the U.S. economy. Today’s actions relieve […]
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A yearslong legal battle between credit union regulators and U.S. Bank over mortgage securities dating back to the financial crisis is nearing a settlement, according to new court filings. Both NCUA and U.S. Bank said they were unable to comment on the settlement. A letter dated Oct. 2 from both sides to Judge Louis
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Key Insight: The deal marks the largest bank acquisition announcement of 2025, and Fifth Third’s first since 2019. What’s at Stake: Comerica had been facing calls from an activist investor to sell itself for months, though CEO Curt Farmer said that the external pressure wasn’t a factor. Supporting Data: When completed, the deal will create
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