CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 20, 2020

Since early June 2020 when cries for racial justice resulted in a period of social unrest in the U.S., While it remains to be seen whether these initiatives will be effective and produce lasting results, they represent a significant, concerted effort by financial services regulators to promote greater financial inclusion and equality.

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Abrigo

JULY 21, 2021

As part of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) first national priorities list for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) policies, one important priority continues to be detecting, reporting, and preventing terrorist financing. See Part I: Implications for Community Financial Institutions.

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 18, 2022

After moving alone in 2020 to reform its Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has joined the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Federal Reserve Board in issuing a joint notice of proposed rulemaking setting forth proposed amendments to their regulations implementing the CRA.

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CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

The OCC and FDIC announced yesterday that they have extended the 60-day comment period for their joint proposal to revise their regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act that was published in the Federal Register on January 8, 2020. As extended by 30 days, the comment period ends on April 8, 2020.

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Abrigo

JULY 10, 2020

Community banks and credit unions partnered with their communities to help families and businesses through these unprecedented times , causing spikes in consumer fraud that must be faced head on. Crisis Business Membership Strategy in 2020: Adapting Technology and Executing in the New Normal. C&I Loans. SBA Lending.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 20, 2021

A group of 96 organizations and individuals, who describe themselves as consisting of “consumer, labor, civil rights, legal services, faith, community and financial organizations and academics,” have sent a letter to the CFPB urging the Bureau to regulate fee-based earned wage access (EWA) products as credit subject to the Truth in Lending Act.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

This increase in cash escalates the threat of robberies, assault, and other aggressive crimes both at these businesses and in the surrounding communities. It also allows financial institutions to properly monitor for and report on suspicious activity, ensuring that the CRBs in their communities are legitimate. What about hemp?

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Takeaway 2 NBFIs should ensure their AML programs are sound and pass the scrutiny of FinCEN and their primary regulators. Stay up to date on regulations affecting NBFIs and other BSA trends. Below are 10 things NBFIs should do to ensure their AML programs are sound and pass the scrutiny of FinCEN and their primary regulators.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 16, 2020

They spoke before the Subcommittee on National Security, International Development, and Monetary Policy Tuesday. Secret Service Mission Improvement and Realignment Act of 2020 that “moves the Secret Service back to its original home at the Department of Treasury.”. However, he noted that the move could negatively impact morale at DHS.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 14, 2020

Gig workers’ rights and benefits — including healthcare and access to unemployment — have become key topics debated by regulators in th e United States as they work to figure out how to provide support. Another change to the freelancer community in the U.S. and other countries is the way consumers and regulators th ink about it.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Between January 1, 2017 and December 15, 2020, it was Rhinebeck’s general policy to allow dealer markups ranging from 1.5% The dealer markup was capped at 2% after December 15, 2020. to 2% range should be on notice that regulators may view that discretion as too permissive and an open door to potential discrimination.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Financial Stability Board (FSB) Chair Randal Quarles has warned global financial regulators that they must accelerate the creation of a framework for cryptocurrency and other forms of digital money, Reuters reported on Wednesday (Feb. He sent the letter ahead of the 2020 IIF G20 Conference happening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this weekend, Feb.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

On January 1, 2021, the Senate voted into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Within the NDAA, the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA) became law and amends the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) for the first time in nearly two decades. See Part I: Implications for Community Financial Institutions. Learn More.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Attorney General William Barr said that while cryptocurrency could fundamentally transform how human beings interact and how we organize society, “ensuring that use of this technology is safe and does not imperil our public safety or our national security is vitally important to America and its allies.”.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The US is at a disadvantage without a national beneficial ownership registry. . Customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) have become common phrases in the anti-money laundering community. Is a national beneficial ownership database in the works? BSA Rules and Regulation. BSA Rules and Regulation.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As of Jun 2020, CBOT's asset size was approximately $4 billion with 35 branches. Now is the time for community financial institutions to pay attention. Community financial institutions must take note and evaluate their AML program and correct any deficiencies. A strong AML program does not mean it looks good on paper.

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Abrigo

MARCH 25, 2020

Key Takeaways Banking regulators say short-term, COVID-19-related loan modifications shouldn't automatically be categorized as TDRs. Regulators also announced other guidance tied to reporting and risk-based capital rules. Regulators also announced other guidance tied to reporting and risk-based capital rules.

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CFPB Monitor

JULY 15, 2020

When the OCC issued its final Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) rule on May 20, 2020, the agency acted alone without waiting to achieve consensus with the FDIC, the agency with which the OCC had jointly issued its proposed rule. He did not provide a time table for possible rulemaking activity, however.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The OCC and FDIC have issued a joint proposal to revise their regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Although the Federal Reserve, OCC and FDIC, are the primary CRA regulators, the Fed did not join the proposal and presumably will issue a separate proposal. On January 29, 2020, from 12 p.m.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

See Part I: Implications for Community Financial Institutions. October 26 is now nationally recognized as BSA/AML Day.) However, the importance of this risk management function is not only essential to the financial institution, but also critical to our country, our communities, and our loved ones. BSA Rules and Regulation.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Key Takeaways An SEC filer with a 2020 CECL deadline recommends starting ASAP on implementation -- even if your deadline is 2023. Regulators, investors, and other stakeholders will be watching and listening for updates on the impacts of the accounting change. Ours said Summit Community ran into that issue. Get started.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2019

These and other 19 th -century proto-cooperatives were the forerunners of today’s credit union (CU) community. billion) and mortgages find most credits unions on solid footing as 2020 begins. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) trade group reported that net income for credit unions fell by 1.1 Digital Unison.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 9, 2020

On October 29, 2020, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued a letter to all depositories and non-depositories regulated by them regarding climate change and financial risks. In her letter , Linda Lacewell, the DFS superintendent, said she expected regulated depositories under DFS supervision to: 1.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

But as the prevalence of security breaches grows, so do the opportunities for community banks to position themselves as guardians of their customers’ personal data through compliance, technology and relationship building. Shielding sensitive customer information from prying eyes remains a chronic industry challenge. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert.

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Lex Sokolin

DECEMBER 25, 2019

As 2020 sneaks upon us, it’s the season for predictions and prognostications. If you withdraw your Ether, you get charged an interest rate determined by an open governance community. Certainly, regulators will be asking the same question as the space grows more popular. Happy holidays, good people! see the DeFi Score initiative.

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 8, 2022

Eight national trade groups have filed a petition with the CFPB that urges the Bureau to engage in rulemaking to define larger participants in the market for data aggregation services. In October 2020, the CFPB issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) in connection with the 1033 rulemaking.

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Independent Banker

JULY 28, 2016

She explained why lawmakers should exempt community banks from Basel III capital rule. Community bankers score big changes in final credit-loss standard. To their credit, federal regulators have already showed they are on board with the approach laid out in FASB’s final standard. Senate Banking Committee. By James Kendrick.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 10, 2019

According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA) this heartless crime is most likely under-reported due to the victims’ fear, shame and embarrassment. Fifty-six percent of all survey respondents host community outreach and education events for older customers. BSA Rules and Regulation. BSA Rules and Regulation.

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CFPB Monitor

JUNE 15, 2020

On May 20, 2020, the OCC issued a final rule to “strengthen and modernize” its existing Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) regulations. On June 22, 2020, from 12:00 p.m. of Community Development Fund Advisors. to 1:00 p.m. ” In the webinar, we will be joined by special guest Kenneth H. Thomas, Ph.D.,

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2020

We’ve listened to our community and their requests for different payment options – more and more retailers are offering this as an option. By the end of 2020, Beautycounter will have audited all of its mica mines and shed light on issues in the supply chain. It has also been associated with unethical mining practices and child labor.

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Abrigo

JUNE 16, 2016

He added, “While we continue to have strong concerns with the costs related to CECL’s life of loan loss concept, we are committed to working with both regulators and auditors to ensure banks of all sizes can meet the implementation challenges of the new standard.” 15, 2020, and for interim periods a year later. 15, 2018.

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 22, 2020

The OCC has issued a final rule revising its regulation implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The final rule applies to national banks and federal savings associations. The final rule is effective October 1, 2020 but sets mandatory compliance dates based on the applicable performance standards.

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CFPB Monitor

APRIL 22, 2021

The agencies are the Comptroller of the Currency, Farm Credit Administration, FDIC, Federal Reserve Board, and National Credit Union Administration (Agencies). The proposed Q&As will supplement the proposed Q&As issued by the Agencies in July 2020. However, please see the following bullet point.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

But for most community banks, building a trustworthy brand isn’t a conscious effort. So first, we’ll look at how two community banks have become trusted pillars of the community through charity work and good old?fashioned billion-asset community bank. Build your community. It’s in their DNA.

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CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 12, 2021

The Taskforce was charged with examining the existing legal and regulatory environment for consumers and financial services providers and making recommendations to the Bureau’s leadership for improving consumer financial laws and regulations. The report consists of two volumes.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Congress can regulate sports gambling directly, but if it elects not to do so, each state is free to act on its own.”. RotoGrinders is a website that provides the DFS community with various bits of data, including game-specific weather forecasts. But I knew weather and sports,” Roth noted. And that was really all I needed.”.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Secretary of State Greg Clark will make the final decision on who takes up the post, reports said, who will collaborate with various members of the business community, including the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). “In addition, the latest MoD SME policy set a target of increasing SME procurement spend to 25 percent by 2020.

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