Compliance

State regulator group offers guidance for mortgage servicing oversight

10/01/20

The proposed best practices would be modeled after federal servicing standards and be used to supervise nonbanks firms subject to state regimes.

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Fed CRA plan seen as bridging divide with OCC

10/01/20

The agencies are still at odds over how to reform the scoring system in Community Reinvestment Act exams, but experts say the central bank’s recent draft proposal suggests a deal could be struck.

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Financial institutions, government still wary of crypto

09/29/20

Employees in the financial industry and public sector are considerably more worried about the risks posed by digital currency than those in the cryptocurrency field, a new survey finds.

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Law enforcement needs better access to BSA reports, watchdog says

09/22/20

With lawmakers weighing changes to Bank Secrecy Act requirements, the Government Accountability Office urged the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to establish written policies for expanding use of the agency’s database.

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Fincen plans major overhaul of anti-money-laundering rules

09/16/20

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is seeking to create a better-defined standard for effective AML compliance programs and is considering whether to impose formal requirements that banks assess their laundering risk.

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NCUA’s Harper warns of possible premiums as Hood teases new department

09/15/20

Two board members for the credit union regulator spoke during a NAFCU event, highlighting liquidity issues, plans for new departments at the agency and more.

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NCUA diversity chief touts agency’s inclusion efforts before Congress

09/08/20

In congressional testimony, the director of the credit union regulator's Office of Minority and Women Inclusion outlined steps the agency is taking to increase diversity at the agency.

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Industry groups call on NCUA to refine virtual examination process

09/03/20

With on-site supervision off the table indefinitely, various credit union trade associations have suggested how NCUA could improve remote exams, including issues related to exam timelines and cybersecurity.

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The fintech Jiko buys a bank

09/03/20

The company has acquired a federal savings association, Mid-Central Federal Savings Bank in Wadena, Minn., which is converting to a national bank.

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How NCUA is working to protect credit union members

08/27/20

A commitment to consumer financial protection "goes hand-in-hand" with the regulator's safety and soundness mission.

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