International Research Journal of Education and Technology

This white paper, “Modernizing U.S. Financial Systems for Regulatory Compliance and Economic Stability,” presents a consulting-practical framework for U.S. banks and regulators to modernize financial infrastructure urgently. It highlights national priorities—including SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules, Basel III endgame capital standards, the Federal Reserve’s FedNow instant payment service, and the Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA)—and explains why modernization is essential to economic stability, risk mitigation, and regulatory trust. Drawing comparative lessons from successful UAE and GCC banking reforms, the paper outlines practical strategies for upgrading regulatory reporting, audit readiness, reconciliation automation, and cyber resilience. It provides phased implementation models, real-world scenarios, and state-level insights, with Arizona serving as a case study for regulatory innovation. Ultimately, the paper emphasizes that timely modernization is not optional but a national imperative to safeguard U.S. financial stability and global competitiveness.