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Scope of CFPB small-business loan data requirements worries banks
Wall Street bonuses at risk amid new clamor to finish Dodd-Frank
Write banking rules that withstand political winds
Regulations that merely reflect the beliefs of whoever’s in power undoubtedly get unwound by the next round of leaders. Policies will stand the test of time if they are focused on addressing inequalities in the financial system. ... Read full article
Ex-chair of Senate Banking panel to retire after 2022 midterms
Sen. Richard Shelby. R-Ala., served two stints as head of the committee. He announced Monday that he will not run for reelection when his term expires. ... Read full article
OCC again overreaches on preemption law
Brian Brooks, the acting comptroller of the currency, used a selective (and dubious) interpretation of the Dodd-Frank Act to argue for more say on when banks can preempt state law. ... Read full article
CFPB sets stage for long fight on data-sharing rule
As it attempts to craft policy on access to consumers’ financial account information, the agency is wading into a battle between those who want data to flow more freely and those who prioritize security. ... Read full article
ABA names Pinder as new general counsel
Thomas Pinder held jobs at the Justice Department and FDIC before coming to the American Bankers Association in 2012. ... Read full article
Fed aims to give less complex banks relief in capital planning rule
The central bank issued a proposal aligning recent stress testing changes with supervisory standards that are tailored to an institution's size and complexity. ... Read full article
CFPB data collection rule could exempt smallest small-business lenders
The agency finally detailed how it may implement congressional requirements to collect information on credit to small businesses. Lenders below certain asset thresholds and that make few business loans could be off the hook. ... Read full article
FDIC holds line on bank fees despite sharp deposit growth
The agency’s insurance fund dipped below its statutory minimum last quarter thanks to the rapid rise in deposits, but officials say it should bounce back without a hike in premiums. ... Read full article
CFPB to release outline on small-business data rule
The bureau will detail how it will implement a Dodd-Frank Act provision requiring the agency to collect information on small-business lending in order to identify discrimination. ... Read full article
FDIC to discuss fund restoration plan next week
A pandemic-driven surge in bank deposits helped drive the agency's insurance reserves below their statutory minimum. ... Read full article
PPP lenders nearing $10B asset mark fear regulatory nightmare
Several community banks are warning Congress that their participation in the Paycheck Protection Program could cause them to cross a threshold that may lead to, among other things, supervision by the CFPB and a cap on interchange fees. ... Read full article
Will pandemic compel Congress to ease bank capital requirements?
Lawmakers don't appear ready to relax requirements yet, but they may do so in future legislation in hopes of spurring more bank lending. ... Read full article
CFPB chief welcomes GOP focus on restructuring of agency
Kathy Kraninger told the House Financial Services Committee that she supports proposed action to revamp the bureau's leadership framework following a major Supreme Court decision. ... Read full article
Fed's Powell makes case why Congress should relax bank capital rule
As Senate Republicans consider a new coronavirus relief package, the Federal Reserve chairman said easing the so-called Collins amendment would help financial institutions support the economy. ... Read full article
CFPB to propose rules for how companies access customer data
The agency plans to issue an advance notice of proposed rulemaking dealing with efforts by fintechs and data aggregators to leverage a consumer's bank account information. ... Read full article
Obama touts Dodd-Frank's staying power
Commemorating the law's anniversary, the ex-president, joined by former Sen. Chris Dodd and Rep. Barney Frank, said years of tenacious GOP opposition did little to change the post-crisis regulatory regime. ... Read full article
No bank should be paying dividends right now
The Fed’s recent action capping dividend payments might prove inadequate once the coronavirus crisis really hits banks’ capital. ... Read full article
