Latest Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation News

Regulators close Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, first US bank failure this year

Apr. 26, 2024 22:13 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Regulators have closed Republic First Bank, a regional lender operating in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Friday it had seized the Philadelphia-based bank, which did business as Republic Bank and had roughly $6...

Kimberly Palmer: What college students need to know about payment apps

Apr. 08, 2024 07:02 AM EDT

For college students, sending money to friends has never been easier thanks to peer-to-peer payment apps like Venmo, PayPal and Cash App. But that convenience poses risks, including vulnerability to errors, fraud and the tendency to overspend. As a result, payment apps can contribute...