One Out Of Every Ten Banks Is A “Problem Bank” – FDIC Issues 56 Enforcement Actions In April 2012

The FDIC announced in a press release that 56 enforcement actions were taken against banks and individuals during April 2012.  In the previous month, the FDIC had issued 72 enforcement actions. The FDIC enforcement actions issued in April included 14 civil money penalties, 1 prompt corrective action, 13 consent orders, 19 orders terminating previous consent […]

FDIC Issues 72 Enforcement Actions In March To Problem Banks

The FDIC announced in a press release today that a total of 72 enforcement actions were taken against banks and individuals for March 2012.  During the previous month, the FDIC had issued a total of 53 enforcement actions. Included in the FDIC enforcement actions were 18 civil money penalties, 1 prompt corrective action notice, 13 […]

FDIC Issues 53 Enforcement Actions, Number of Problem Banks Remains Elevated

The FDIC released the list of enforcement actions taken in February 2012 against 53 banks.  In the previous month of January, the FDIC had issued 42 enforcement actions. The orders issued by the FDIC included 10 civil money penalties, 1 prompt corrective action, 13 consent orders, 1 order terminating deposit insurance and 19 orders terminating […]

FDIC Issues 42 Enforcement Actions Against Problem Banks In January

The FDIC posted today the list of enforcement actions taken in January 2012 against problem banks.  A total of 42 enforcements actions were taken in January compared to 57 in December. Enforcement actions for January included 13 consent orders, 11 civil money penalties, 5 prompt corrective actions and 7 orders to terminate consent orders and […]

FDIC Issues 57 Enforcement Actions Against Problem Banks In December

The FDIC issued 57 enforcement actions against banks in December 2011, down from 72 in November. The December enforcement actions included 9 consent orders, 19 civil money penalties, 4 prompt corrective actions, 3 voluntary terminations of insurance, 12 removal and prohibition orders and 10 orders terminating previous consent orders and cease and desist orders. A […]

FDIC Issues 53 August Enforcement Actions On Problem Banks

The FDIC issued a list of 53 administrative enforcement actions taken in August against problem banks and individuals. Among the enforcement actions issued were 11 consent orders, 14 civil money penalties, 1 prompt corrective action and 17 orders terminating previous prompt corrective action directives, consent orders and cease and desist orders.   Please see complete list […]

FDIC Issues 53 Enforcement Actions To Problem Banks In July

The FDIC had another busy month dealing with problem banks in July.  A total of 53 enforcement actions were taken against individuals and banks in July.  Included in the July enforcement actions were 11 consent orders, 2 prompt corrective actions, 11 terminations of previous actions and 19 civil money penalties. Formal enforcement actions by regulators […]

FDIC Issues 87 Enforcement Actions Against Banks

The FDIC issued 87 enforcement actions against problem banks and individuals in March, up from 60 in February.  The administrative enforcement actions processed included 22 consent orders, 15 civil money penalties and 6 prompt corrective actions. Regulatory enforcement actions are issued to address serious deficiencies or when regulators have doubts about an institution’s ability to […]

FDIC Issues 60 Enforcement Actions To Problem Banks In February

The FDIC issued 60 enforcement actions against problem banks in February, down slightly from 61 in January.  Among the more serious administrative enforcement actions processed were 22 consent orders, 13 civil money penalties and 7 prompt corrective actions. The FDIC and other regulators use enforcement actions to address serious deficiencies and when there is regulatory […]