News Topic: J. Mark McWatters

The Senate Banking Committee said it is postponing a hearing on the implementation of regulatory relief for "logistical reasons." ... Read full article

From a major CFPB deadline to a long-anticipated fintech report, there's a lot to watch for in the days to come. ... Read full article

A recent Washington Post investigation revealed that J. Mark McWatters runs the National Credit Union Administration from his home in Dallas, raising questions about his being tapped to head the consumer agency. ... Read full article

The administration is prolonging a decision on a permanent director for the agency to keep the interim chief in place until year-end or longer. ... Read full article

Credit union executives talked up a pending regulatory relief effort while endorsing a radical shift in direction by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau during a meeting with President Trump and other top White House officials on Monday. ... Read full article

National Credit Union Administration Chairman J. Mark McWatters made an appeal to credit union executives to work with small community banks when it comes to advocating for shared goals. ... Read full article

Fifty-two state bank trade associations sent a letter to Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, encouraging him to continue his review of the credit union tax exemption. ... Read full article

The candidates being discussed lately to run the agency bring experience on consumer protection issues, and potential bipartisan appeal. ... Read full article

National Credit Union Administration Chairman Mark McWatters has not even been announced as President Trump's pick to run the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but his potential nomination already is uniting diverse groups in opposition. ... Read full article

In his current position as chair of the National Credit Union Administration, J. Mark McWatters has publicly advocated for cutting back the CFPB’s oversight of the credit union industry. ... Read full article

J. Mark McWatters, chairman of the National Credit Union Administration, is said to be in contention to take over as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. ... Read full article

In a rare move, the credit union regulator is asking the CFPB for exemptions for credit unions from expanded HMDA requirements and unfair and deceptive acts authority. ... Read full article