State regulators

Online lenders should have same disclosure rules as banks: N.Y. State

07/11/18

The New York Department of Financial Services report recommended putting online lenders on a more equal playing field with traditional firms.

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Pressure mounts on FDIC, Fed to follow OCC’s small-dollar lead

07/02/18

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s bulletin is seen as just one piece of the regulatory puzzle to coax banks into installment lending.

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State AGs urge Senate to reject 'Madden Fix' bills

06/28/18

Attorneys general from 21 states say the measures would undermine their ability to enforce consumer protection laws.

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Congress passes on short-term pot banking solution

06/25/18

With more permanent fixes not yet gaining enough traction, recent attempts to clarify marijuana banking rules through appropriations are also falling flat.

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Online Lenders Alliance names payday industry veteran CEO

06/11/18

Mary Jackson, a former executive at Cash America International, succeeds Lisa McGreevy at the helm of the Arlington, Va.-based trade group.

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Even with Trump's support, pot banking bill may still fall short

06/11/18

Despite bipartisan support, the latest congressional effort to enable the legal marijuana industry's access to the banking system still faces plenty of roadblocks.

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Why this bank ventured into the landlord-tenant war zone

05/03/18

Leader Bank says it can land property managers as commercial clients by helping them handle tenant deposits — and possibly create opportunities to boost CRE lending.

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Gun issue is a lose-lose for banks (whatever their stance)

04/26/18

On one hand, banks could face regulatory pressure to restrict services to the firearms industry. But banks that take a strong stand also risk the wrath of GOP lawmakers opposed to such restrictions.

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N.Y. bank regulator warns of reputational risk from working with NRA

04/19/18

The New York Department of Financial Services is encouraging banks to review ties with the firearms industry.

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Kansas banking commissioner named for Fed community banking seat

04/16/18

Michelle Bowman, a former community banker and now the Kansas banking commissioner, was one of two Federal Reserve Board nominees announced by the White House on Monday. President Trump also nominated Columbia University Richard Clarida as vice chair.

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