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Michele Alt
Jun 18, 20245 min read
Does BaaS have a future?
The Synapse/Evolve situation has sparked a lot of questions and speculation about the future of BaaS. There’s no question that what...
Brian Graham
May 2, 20246 min read
It’s time to close the regulatory capital loophole
According to the FDIC, bank capital is a critical foundation for a safe and sound banking system and is intended to absorb losses,...
Brian Graham
Dec 22, 20233 min read
Banks Remain Under Pressure
BY VINCE CUROTTO The relationship between changes in interest rates and bank loan and securities values is a crucial area of concern for...
Simon Gilbert
Sep 12, 20235 min read
How (and why) to read a bank’s call report
As the banking crisis continues to unfold, regulators who scrutinize banks, fintechs wondering if their banking partner is sound, and...
Kevin Stein
Aug 15, 20233 min read
Chairman Gruenberg is Swinging
BY KEVIN STEIN FDIC Chairman Marty Gruenberg’s recent speech at the Brookings Institution Center for Regulation and Markets had some...
Patrick Haggerty
Oct 4, 20223 min read
Regulatory Pressure on BaaS is Mounting at a Critical Juncture for the Industry
BY PATRICK HAGGERTY Banks have been providing back-end services that enable nonbanks to offer financial services to their customers for...
Christina Hunt-Fuhr
Sep 27, 20221 min read
Potential Fraud Risk Management Pitfalls for Banks and Fintechs
BY CHRISTINA HUNT-FUHR Fraud is everywhere in financial services. It’s increasing in both volume and cost, now accounting for up to 5% of...
Paul Marker
Sep 13, 20222 min read
CFPB Targets Digital Marketers: Practical Implications for Banks and Financial Institutions
BY STEPHANIE WHITE BOOKER AND PAUL MARKER My Klaros colleagues Lauren Sartwell and Siena Marr explained the Consumer Financial...
Brian Graham
Aug 25, 20221 min read
BaaS is the best path forward for community banks
BY VINCE CUROTTO Community banks are vital. According to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, “These institutions play a...
Brian Graham
Aug 1, 20222 min read
Partner Banks: Don’t be the Naked One
BY JOSHUA DIAMOND The Oracle of Omaha Warren Buffett’s famous quote, "Only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming...
Jonah Crane
Apr 12, 20224 min read
Klaros Insights: FDIC Adds Regulatory Checkpoint for Banks to Offer Crypto
By Jonah Crane and Patrick Haggerty Last week, the FDIC issued new guidance instructing all FDIC-supervised institutions to notify their...
Konrad Alt
Dec 23, 20211 min read
Klaros Group Kudos
On Tuesday, Dec. 21, LendIt fintech announced finalists for the 5th annual LendIt Fintech Industry Awards to celebrate the top fintech...
Tracy Basinger
Nov 22, 20212 min read
Prepare Now for Climate Risk Supervision
The drumbeat signaling the advent of climate risk supervision just got louder - and while final supervisory guidance is still likely some...
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