Third Parties

ICBA: Financial Services Industry Outlines Proposed Third-Party Risk Management Reforms to Federal Banking Agencies

The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA), along with the American Fintech Council, Coalition for Financial Ecosystem Standards, and Independent Community Bankers of America, today released a new report outlining refined principles and proposed areas for reform to third-party risk management (TPRM) in the financial services industry. The report comes as a result of a roundtable discussion CBA…

OCC: Request for Information Issued on Community Banks’ Engagement with Core Service Providers and Other Essential Third-Party Service Providers

Today the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released a request for information (RFI) on community banks’ engagement with their core service providers and other essential third-party service providers. Note for Community Banks This request for information applies to all banks that may want to comment on the matters in the RFI. Highlights…

FDIC: Comment Period Extension Announced for Deposit Insurance Recordkeeping Rule for Banks’ Third-Party Accounts

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today announced a 45-day extension to the public comment period for the FDIC’s proposed rule on recordkeeping for custodial accounts. The proposal seeks to address risks related to certain third-party arrangements, protect depositors, and promote public confidence in insured deposits.  Comments on the proposal must be received by the FDIC…

Agencies Remind Banks of Potential Risks Associated with Third-Party Deposit Arrangements and Request Additional Information on Bank-Fintech Arrangements

The federal bank regulatory agencies today issued a statement reminding banks of potential risks associated with third-party arrangements to deliver bank deposit products and services. The agencies support responsible innovation and banks engaging in these arrangements in a safe and sound manner and in compliance with applicable law. While these arrangements can provide benefits, supervisory…

Agencies Issue Guide to Assist Community Banks to Develop and Implement Third-Party Risk Management Practices

Federal bank regulatory agencies today released a guide to support community banks in managing risks presented by third-party relationships. Community banks engage with third parties to help compete in and respond to an evolving financial services landscape. Third-party relationships present varied risks that community banks are expected to appropriately identify, assess, monitor, and control to…