American Banker Podcast
“The law was very clear” inside the Fed master account debate
May 7, 2024
Caitlin Long, Custodia's CEO, discusses the legal battle with the Federal Reserve over master account access. The debate includes concerns about political influence, regulatory control, and implications for various entities. The podcast delves into recent court rulings, financial impacts on banks, and the criteria for master account eligibility.
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- The Federal Reserve's reinterpretation of Master Account rules sparks legal dispute with Custodia Bank, highlighting access to federal payment system.
- Discussion on implications of Federal Reserve's discretionary powers, legal tussles over Master Account access, and concerns on centralized power.
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Master Accounts and Legal Disputes with the Federal Reserve
The podcast episode focuses on the legal tussle between Custodia Bank CEO Caitlin Long and the Federal Reserve over a Master Account denial. The importance of Master Accounts granting access to the federal payment system and financial services is highlighted. It delves into the evolution of Master Accounts from a technical aspect to a center of legal disputes. The discussion emphasizes the fundamental issue of Congress' intent regarding Master Account access and the potential implications of Federal Reserve's discretionary powers.
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