Tag: Federal Reserve

BoE warns AI hype could spark sharp market correction

Global financial markets could face a severe downturn if investor confidence in AI or the independence of the U.S. Federal Reserve weakens, according to...

BSA and AML compliance: what financial firms need to know

The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), enacted in 1970, remains a cornerstone of the United States’ fight against financial crime. Its purpose is to ensure...

Why credible ESG data is critical in private credit

Private credit has evolved from a niche market into one of the fastest-growing areas of alternatives, with assets under management now above $1.7tn and...

WorkFusion’s Tara cuts risk in real-time transactions

The Federal Reserve predicted in 2022 that the benefits of instant payments would be critical for financial institutions seeking to remain competitive. That prediction...

US deficits drive yield curve steepening, LSEG claims

Mounting trade and budget deficits are pushing the US economy into increasingly precarious territory, LSEG Data & Analytics has reported.

Compliance costs mount for small financial firms

Smaller financial institutions are facing mounting structural challenges in meeting anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, despite being held to the same regulatory standards as their...

Markets steady as Fed signals patient rate approach

The US Federal Reserve has opted to keep interest rates unchanged, a move that was widely anticipated by market participants.

Discover hit with $250m in fines as FDIC demands major merchant...

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has announced three enforcement actions against Discover Bank, headquartered in Greenwood, Delaware, in response to longstanding issues with...

Lending Technology sees major drop in deal activity YoY but remains...

Key Lending Technology investment stats up to Q3 2023 • Lending Technology deal activity is on track to reach 521 transactions in 2023, a 15%...

US Fed unveils FedNow, ushering in new era of instant banking...

In an endeavour to modernise financial transactions, the Federal Reserve launched its instant payment platform, the FedNow Service.

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