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High-cost lenders already seeking ways around crackdown in California

10/15/19

A law signed last week by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom caps interest rates on installment loans. But three large lenders are looking to avoid its restrictions by partnering with banks.

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Citi fined $30 million over how it handled foreclosed property

10/11/19

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency found deficiencies related to the bank's holding period for "other real estate owned."

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State regulators propose draft language for multistate licensing

10/10/19

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors has proposed creating model payments legislation that states could adopt to improve the state-by-state licensing process.

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Federal government an exemplar in promoting women

10/10/19

The financial industry should take notes from regulators that have diverse leadership.

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Agencies sign off on final Volcker Rule changes

10/08/19

The reforms will result in significant changes to the proprietary trading ban first proposed by former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker and mandated in the Dodd-Frank Act.

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CRA reforms must go beyond branch banking

10/07/19

Regulators should consider online lending and a list of what loans qualify for CRA credit in any revamp of the outdated law.

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'Litigation threats are destroying innovation': Comments of the week

10/03/19

Readers react to a regulator's promise to reduce regulation that hinders innovation, Sen. Elizabeth Warren's plan to impose heavier taxes on lobby groups, Freddie Mac's exploration into AI and more.

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Fed plans meeting to finalize reg relief for midsize banks

10/03/19

The central bank will consider rules to create a tiered structure for supervising banks with over $100 billion of assets and to ease resolution plan requirements.

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Regulators finalize rule to help community banks hold on to talent

10/02/19

The new regulation will allow more flexibility for board directors and senior managers to serve at multiple institutions.

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Dear banker: It ain’t easy being a regulator

10/02/19

Banks need to understand that examiners' job is to call it like they see it.

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