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The State of Liquidity & Regulation in Banking

South State Correspondent

In this article, we recap the latest data on deposits and banking in order to give you an updated picture. Regulation Last Thursday, the Biden administration released their “ Fact Sheet ” that called on banking regulators to enforce stricter regulations on mid-sized banks, which can be implemented without congressional support.

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Can data science capture key insights in news articles?

BankUnderground

This article explores how data science could support central bank supervisors to discover significant events, capture public trends and ultimately enable more effective supervision. The algorithm treats each article as a vector in a multi-dimensional vector space. The shorter the distance between vectors, the more similar the articles.

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Avoiding AML compliance penalties – Tips from a former regulator

Abrigo

Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Regulators take risk seriously, and knowing just how much risk your institution can take while remaining compliant is essential. Understanding AML compliance and regulatory expectations. AML compliance is not for the faint of heart. Here are a few tips to help along the way.

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Fed article finds higher interest rates necessary for continued availability of small dollar loans

CFPB Monitor

The article begins with a discussion of a 1972 report issued by the National Commission on Consumer Finance (NCCF). The NCCF was established by the Consumer Credit Protection Act of 1968) to study consumer credit markets and recommend improvements in consumer credit regulations. A $594 loan required a 103.54

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. This article delves into key predictions and trends shaping the 2024 lending industry.

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CFPB Fair Lending Leaders Publish Article Promoting Broader Use of Special Purpose Credit Programs

CFPB Monitor

Two leaders of the CFPB’s Fair Lending Office – Patrick Ficklin, Fair Lending Director, and Charles Nier, Senior Fair Lending Counsel – recently published an article advocating for broader use of special purpose credit programs (“SPCPs”) by creditors.

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Brookings article on overdrafts could foreshadow increased CFPB attention to overdraft practices

CFPB Monitor

An article recently published by the Brookings Institution as an op-ed entitled “A few small banks have become overdraft giants” serves as a warning that bank overdraft practices are likely to face increased attention from the “new CFPB.”. Mr. Klein also calls on the CFPB “to engage.”