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CFPB critics to Supreme Court: The agency must go

01/02/20

The case before the court deals mainly with a statutory clause limiting the president’s ability to fire a CFPB director. But briefs filed with the court say striking that provision does not fully solve the bureau’s constitutional problems.

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Credit union blockchain ID pilot could benefit small banks too

12/17/19

A new system uses biometrics and distributed ledger technology to safeguard call centers from identity theft attacks.

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NCUA a day late and a dollar short after delaying capital rule

12/17/19

It's long past time for the National Credit Union Administration to implement a risk-based capital standard, and the recently approved delay could hurt more than it helps.

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Credit unions' bank buyout spree snags biggest fish yet

12/03/19

Apollo Bank's agreement to be sold to a credit union has bankers worried there will be larger such sales in 2020.

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Early-bird special: CFPB to reward firms that quickly fix violations

12/02/19

The agency’s director previewed a policy for companies under enforcement action to have their orders terminated if they comply ahead of schedule.

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How financial institutions can support people with mental health issues

11/26/19

Yale researchers have recommended several consumer banking products and services that could help those with mental health challenges manage their money.

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Now that script's been flipped, will more banks buy credit unions?

11/19/19

An Indiana bank is looking to complete the first outright purchase of a credit union since the financial crisis. Though hurdles exist, some industry observers say more such deals are doable.

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Indiana bank lines up rare credit union acquisition

11/14/19

First Bank of Berne has agreed to acquire Adams County Credit Union, flipping the script in a year in which 14 credit unions have announced deals to buy banks.

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As CFPB prepares to end QM patch, Congress tries to soften the blow

11/12/19

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s exemption from the Qualified Mortgage rule is on borrowed time, but a House bill would allow lenders to use the mortgage giants’ guidelines for documenting borrower income.

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Jerome Powell’s narrow path to second term as Fed chair

11/10/19

Unlike previous central bank chiefs, Powell’s chances of being renominated by either the current president or many of the Democratic contenders are slim.

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