Compliance

Trade orgs say FHLBank targets may increase small member participation

06/10/20

Groups representing community banks and credit unions generally support the new percentage-based goals set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

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New York state expands feedback program for fintech startups

06/09/20

The Department of Financial Services is going live with DFS FastForward, which aims to help innovators in finance, healthcare and insurance consult directly with regulators on specific compliance issues.

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Karen Peetz to join Citi in newly created role

06/03/20

The veteran banker will serve as chief administrative officer, with responsibilities that include strengthening Citi’s data architecture, creating greater consistency in its dealings with regulators and enhancing its efforts to combat money laundering.

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The little-noticed power grab in regulators’ small-dollar guidance

06/02/20

An interagency notice meant to encourage lenders to offer small consumer loans also provides federal agencies too much say on what constitutes “reasonable” pricing.

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The write-downs are coming. Start preparing now.

06/01/20

Periods of significant loan defaults are tough on banks and force unpleasant choices. Here are steps to evaluate collateral in such uncertain times.

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Mark Cuban, banker Jill Castilla create site to streamline PPP

05/28/20

The pair created a website that will help borrowers in the Paycheck Protection Program apply for loan forgiveness.

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Pot banking rules grow hazier during pandemic

05/27/20

Bankers have become more uncertain about how to serve marijuana businesses owing to confusion about which states deem them essential.

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The Bancorp freed from 2014 consent order tied to BSA compliance

05/18/20

The order's removal allows the Delaware company to pursue more opportunities in its payments business.

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Community banks call on Congress to rein in credit union regulator

05/13/20

The Independent Community Bankers of America would not rule out legal action if Congress doesn't address the National Credit Union Administration's recent decision expanding the low-income designation.

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Refi throttling, PPP fraud, employee monitoring: Top stories of the week

05/08/20

Mortgage lenders impose steep pricing adjustments for cash-out refinancing; bankers fear massive borrower fraud in the Paycheck Protection Program; some worry the coronavirus is giving banks an excuse to spy on employees; and more from this week's most-read stories.

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