American Banker

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

The bank's approval last year to buy OneWest Bank included a condition to submit an updated Community Reinvestment Act plan, but the CRA program now being presented by CIT is far from adequate.

Community 28

Community California FDIC Regional 28

CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 19, 2022

New developments are often opposed by small groups prioritizing their own self-interest over the interests of the community at large. It took 44 years for the law to catch up to modern technology, but the CFPB finally did it in 2021 with Regulation F’s guidelines for FDCPA-compliant electronic communications like email and text messages.

DC 78

DC Regulation social media Maryland 78

Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Regulators warn once again about rising CRE concentrations and risks. Just about every community bank makes commercial real estate loans. A whopping 95 percent of ICBA members are active commercial real estate (CRE) lenders, according to the latest ICBA Community Bank Lending Survey. Smart for California.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Lending Community Regulation 70

CFPB Monitor

JUNE 2, 2022

In a surprising development, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) published proposed amendments to the CCPA regulations recently. The proposed amendments—which in effect are the draft CPRA regulations—were issued without advance notice, ahead of the schedule previously announced by the CPPA. .

Regulation 78

Regulation California Exercises Compliance 78

Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Communities First Financial Corporation (OTCQX: CFST) Communities First Financial Corporation is the bank holding company for Fresno First Bank , which opened in December 2005 dedicated to meeting the banking needs of businesses, professionals, and successful individuals in Central California. billion of total assets, $36.7

Puerto Rico 78

Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Community Community Bank 78

Gonzobanker

JANUARY 17, 2020

Banks are most afraid of big tech, just when these players face regulation. However, between anti-trust regulations, algorithm investigations and states focused on privacy (e.g., California CCPA), it’s hard to imagine just how far techies will be able to upend the nuts and bolts of the banking industry.

Customer Experience 127

Customer Experience Fintech Regional Cards 127

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Under the right circumstances, providing residential mortgages that fall outside of the new federal Qualified Mortgage definition could help a community bank grow its lending, some community bankers say. a $613 million-asset community bank serving central and northern Wisconsin that engages in non-QM lending. Still holding back.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Lending Community Survey 70

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Union has been a stalwart of the California marketplace since the ’50s, and this gives Andy Cecere and team a great expansion into the Golden State and also some nice wholesale banking business. Goes to Eric Sprink, Coastal Community Bank , Everett, Wash. However, we had to give the best acquisition award to U.S. 82% to over 2.3%

Fintech 147

Fintech Strategy Leadership Lending 147

Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

We asked community bankers and experts for their advice on ensuring employees feel a sense of belonging. If community banks put in the effort to foster a sense of belonging, the result is a stronger workplace culture, greater employee loyalty and, ultimately, a better experience for customers. By Roshan McArthur.

Community Bank 91

Community Bank Community Leadership Millennials 91

American Banker

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

As voters in California, Florida and nine other states decide whether to legalize marijuana, the results may force Congress to resolve differences between federal and state laws that have paralyzed much of the banking industry.

Florida 59

Florida California Industry CA 59

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL), the French data protection watchdog, has hit Amazon and Google with significant financial penalties for allegedly contravening regulations on the digital advertising trackers known as “cookies,” CNBC reported. Amazon was told to pay 35 million euros (approximately $42.5

Google 132

Google social media Compliance Regulation 132

Independent Banker

AUGUST 26, 2015

Community banks and their customers don’t need to be concerned about the legality of digitally signed documents. Electronic signatures are accepted by banking regulators and meet state standards under the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. Howard Schneider is a financial writer in California. Legal aspects.

San Francisco 70

San Francisco Lending System Atlanta 70

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The data is intended to help the CFPB enforce fair lending laws and could also be used by the government and small business lenders to identify the needs of businesses, said Michelle Lucci, Abrigo Regulatory Compliance Manager. Those implementing regulations were coming. California Reinvestment Coalition v. If they don’t?

Lending 195

Lending Data Regulation Community 195

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Heavy-handed regulators. Seriously, sit back with a pocket flask of Pappy Van Winkle, smoke a cigar (or your combustible of choice if you live in Colorado, California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Main or Massachusetts) and enjoy the 2017 GonzoBanker Awards. One word can summarize this action-packed banking year, GonzoBankers – tiring.

Conference 101

Conference Industry Community Bank Community 101

Fintech Labs Insights

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

The biggest pure-equity round went to Finovate alum, CoverHound , an insurance portal gaining favor with the VC community. HQ: San Francisco, California. HQ: San Francisco, California. HQ: San Jose, California. HQ: Santa Monica, California. million) added to the bank accounts of 17 startups worldwide. CoverHound.

San Francisco 12

San Francisco Company Fintech San Jose 12

PYMNTS

MAY 14, 2018

Financial institutions (FIs) that service the industry, she recently told PYMNTS, “don’t have the compliance people, processes or automated tools in place to meet the required guidelines — and are unknowingly putting their clients at risk.”. According to Lang, traditional FIs cannot meet this regulatory compliance and reporting need.

Compliance 130

Compliance Guidelines Industry Taxes 130

CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The panel members are: Claire Kramer-Mills, Assistant Vice President and Director of Community Development Analysis, Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The panel will be moderated by Elena Babinecz, Managing Counsel in the Bureau’s Office of Regulations. John Taylor, President and Founder, National Community Reinvestment Coalition.

Tampa 60

Tampa Lending California Community 60

CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

57, disapproving of the CFPB’s Bulletin 2013-2 regarding “Indirect Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.” They assert that action by the CFPB in derogation of those regulations would violate the Administrative Procedure Act. to discriminate against any person. to discriminate against any person.

Rhode Island 60

Rhode Island District of Columbia North Carolina Vermont 60

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. We are in awe. Seriously in awe.

Fintech 195

Fintech Community Regional Technology 195

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2015

To those community bankers claiming their growing Compliance departments say no to everything. How about fighting harder with better examples and holding compliance officers as accountable as everybody else. Community bank marketing resources. Regulator Award. Popular Community Bank in Miami. Just asking.

Community Bank 60

Community Bank Apple Community Technology 60

Abrigo

JANUARY 13, 2021

This article originally appeared in the ABA Banking Journal's Risk and Compliance January/February 2020 edition. . is globally one of the destinations for highest concentrations of trafficked victims—those brought across our borders, as well as those within our own communities. Closer to Home. Human trafficking is a growing problem.

Training 195

Training Fraud National United States 195

CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 28, 2021

The fate of the OCC’s Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) final rule , issued on May 20, 2020, hangs in the balance following the inauguration of President Biden on January 20 and the resignation of former Acting Comptroller Brian Brooks, who was a major proponent of the rule, on January 14.

FDIC 131

FDIC Community Lending Survey 131

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Most auto manufacturers make 50 state models of the cars they sell — which means California’s emissions standards often become the de facto standard for new vehicles built and brought to market. “California’s Clean Car Standards are achievable.

California 131

California District of Columbia Lending Taxes 131

Fintech Labs Insights

JULY 22, 2015

gives you the ability to extract actionable information from your audio and video to make better decisions, confirm and validate compliance, and understand your media. Fidor Bank introduced community banking five years ago. Why it’s a must-see: Most FinTechs still need banks because of regulation and processing.

San Francisco 12

San Francisco Video Fintech Data 12

CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

With regard to the 2020 Rule, the memorandum provides that: The effects of the 2020 Rule that the HUD Secretary must examine include “the effect that amending the [2013 Rule] has had on HUD’s statutory duty to ensure compliance with the Fair Housing Act.”. In Inclusive Communities , which was decided in 2015, the U.

Massachusetts 78

Massachusetts Leadership Analysis Community 78

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Despite Federal ambiguity, Illinois State Regulators defined their stances on cannabis banking. Compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) is going green… or is it? Illinois State Banking Regulators. Both California and New York have followed similar paths to offer protection for their financial industry.

Illinois 195

Illinois Regulation United States California 195

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Since California first declared marijuana “legal” for medical consumption in 1996, transactions involving legally permitted cannabis have been complicated things. More complicated because the disconnect between state and federal regulation of the substance is growing wider by the year. House of Representatives gets its way.

Taxes 151

Taxes Compliance District of Columbia Industry 151

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

That’s because it marked the first hearing dedicated to a proposed bill in Congress that would offer financial institutions protections against federal regulators when dealing with legal cannabis operations. In California , the industry will be worth at least $5.1 In 2018, consumers in Colorado bought some $1.55

Oregon 230

Oregon Colorado Operations Washington 230

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

That’s because it marked the first hearing dedicated to a proposed bill in Congress that would offer financial institutions protections against federal regulators if dealing with legal cannabis operations. In California, the industry will be worth at least $5.1 In 2018, consumers in Colorado bought some $1.55

Oregon 115

Oregon Colorado Operations Washington 115

FICO

DECEMBER 19, 2018

I believe this will slip a few months but by June 2019 the proposed regulations will finally be available for public review and comment. Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering (BSA/AML) regulatory reforms are top of mind for regulators and legislators. AML/BSA Reform Talks Will Intensify but Meaningful Changes Will Have to Wait.

Policies 40

Policies District of Columbia Regulation California 40