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New York governor names ex-Obama advisor to lead financial regulator
New York regulator resigning after report ties her to Cuomo PR effort
States dealt setback in effort to block OCC fintech charter
N.Y. regulator is first to issue climate guidance for banks, credit unions
The New York State Department of Financial Services says banks and credit unions under its supervision should limit loan concentrations in vulnerable geographic areas, avoid overexposure to fossil fuel and other legacy businesses and develop financial ... Read full article
CFPB gets tough with debt collectors as it readies rule
The financial industry has praised the measured approach taken in a pending regulation on permitted communications with consumers. But two recent complaints by the bureau against debt collectors reflect a potentially aggressive enforcement stance. ... Read full article
OCC chief, N.Y. regulator dig in on fintech chartering, preemption
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Linda Lacewell stuck to opposing scripts on whether federal or state regulators are best equipped to protect consumers and supervise new entrants into the ... Read full article
State oversight of payments giants ‘a vestige of history,' Brooks says
In a sharp escalation of the battle over the future of the dual banking system, the acting chief of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency suggested that states should defer to federal authority in supervising global money transmitters. ... Read full article
State regulator group, others back lawsuit against OCC fintech charter
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors, banking law scholars and consumer advocacy organizations filed amicus briefs siding with the New York State Department of Financial Services in its court battle with the federal regulator. ... Read full article
N.Y. regulator urges banks to lend to firms owned by women, minorities
The New York State Department of Financial Services issued a letter Tuesday reminding lenders of amendments to the state's Community Reinvestment Act, under which banks are evaluated on how they meet the credit needs of businesses owned by women and ... Read full article
New York state expands feedback program for fintech startups
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. ... Read full article
How this New York program is helping to save at-risk branches
Popular’s branch in a Brooklyn neighborhood faced an uncertain future until it was designated as a bank development district. Now it’s eligible to receive millions of dollars in municipal deposits. ... Read full article
In rebuke of CFPB, states look to get tough on debt collectors
In another sign of state officials trying to outdo the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, governors in California and New York want greater authority to license and oversee the debt collection industry. ... Read full article
Are states gaining upper hand in fintech charter battle?
With fintech firms appearing stuck in neutral in their efforts to seek bank charters from federal regulatory agencies, observers say state licensing options could be in vogue again in 2020. ... Read full article
OCC files appeal in fintech charter case
In October, U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero ruled against the OCC in a case brought by the New York State Department of Financial Services. ... Read full article
SoFi cleared to offer crypto in New York
The online lender, which has received state approval to establish a virtual currency business, can now offer a full range of investment services — including trading in digital assets — in New York. ... Read full article
Congress can work around court’s nixing of OCC fintech charter
Former Comptroller Thomas Curry, who initially proposed the special charter now blocked by a judge, calls on policymakers to find another way to regulate financial tech startups. ... Read full article
Viral tweet accusing Apple Card of sexism leads to regulatory probe
The New York Department of Financial Services is opening a probe into Goldman Sachs' credit card practices after a viral tweet from a tech entrepreneur alleged gender discrimination in the new Apple Card's algorithms. ... Read full article
OCC lacks legal power to create fintech charter, court rules
The judge sided with the New York Department of Financial Services, which had sued the OCC over the proposed charter. ... Read full article
N.Y. regulator voices objections to CFPB's debt collection plan
Linda Lacewell, New York’s superintendent of financial services, said the CFPB's debt collection proposal does not go far enough to protect consumers. ... Read full article
