Financial regulations

Central bank digital currency might be fool’s gold

12/27/18

Despite some growing support for central banks issuing digital currencies, the practice raises important privacy concerns and questions about the structure of the banking system.

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OCC names Senate Banking lawyer its No. 2

12/26/18

Jonathan Gould, the committee's chief counsel, has been hired by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency as senior deputy comptroller and chief counsel.

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Advocates want CFPB's Kraninger to set limits on debt collectors

12/20/18

Two groups are asking the agency to restrict collectors to "one live conversation per week" with a borrower and up to three phone attempts per week.

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One year in, open banking still befuddles Brits

12/19/18

Though it became official in January in the U.K., most people there don't know what it is, according to a new survey that offers many insights for U.S. banks.

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In reg relief era, appraisers become endangered species

12/17/18

A proposal allowing more lenders to skip outside appraisals could remove a hurdle to quick closings, but appraisers say they could be collateral damage.

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Why this bankers' bank is throwing in the towel

12/17/18

In a rare move, Maryland Financial is voluntarily liquidating after its customer base shrank and efforts to sell itself failed.

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Fed seeks market data from banks; Regulators encourage new technology

12/04/18

The Fed wants more information on Treasury and mortgage-backed securities; will overlook compliance failures resulting from pilot programs.

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Fed's Bostic warns on fintech; Payday in derivatives

11/28/18

Atlanta Fed chief says consumers don't know the risks of using nonbank payments providers, like Apple Pay; equity derivatives desks will reap rewards of volatility.

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Homeowners cash out; Bitcoin accepted in Ohio

11/26/18

Cash-outs accounted for 80% of mortgage refinances in the third quarter; state will accept bitcoin for business tax payments.

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'Banks controlled by politicians. What could go wrong?': Comments of the week

11/21/18

Readers react to trends in public banking, weigh potential changes for brokered deposits, consider oversight of foreign banks and more.

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