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How the OCC risk governance framework applies to community banks

Abrigo

While the final guidance clearly applies to larger financial institutions, community banks should still take note. ” The section further details this would only occur under extraordinary circumstances, but community banks should be aware of the new framework and even consider applying the guidelines as a proactive, best practice.

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Federal and State Banking Regulators Issue New Examination Procedures on Sampling Methodologies, UDAP/UDAAP, and CARES Act

CFPB Monitor

Recently, the federal banking regulators issued four new sets of examination procedures. The booklet contains examination procedures regarding supervision of OCC-regulated banks and savings associations related to Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (“UDAP”) and Sections 1031 and 1036 of the Dodd-Frank Act (“UDAAP”).

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Vantage Point

Independent Banker

Five secrets to building a strong compliance culture. What’s your community bank’s compliance culture? It’s a question regulators are asking more often these days. Examiners increasingly want institutions to demonstrate a strong commitment to compliance, from the board of directors down to the rank and file.

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Supervisory Perspective

Independent Banker

“I know that unnecessary regulation saps the strength of community banks.” Federal banking regulators are always alert to emerging safety and soundness issues. Having said that, I believe very strongly that community banks have a bright future, and they don’t need to ease or lower their standards to build market share.

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FTC settles action against D.C.-area auto dealer group over illegal fees and discrimination allegations

CFPB Monitor

Earlier that same month, the CFPB announced it would exercise its supervisory authority under the Consumer Financial Protection Act to scrutinize discriminatory conduct as an unfair practice independent of federal fair lending laws. which is being challenged in court by the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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CFPB’s Taskforce on Federal Consumer Financial Law releases report

CFPB Monitor

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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Analysis for Success

Independent Banker

Two steps to help manage for Bank Secrecy Act compliance. How can a bank get this area of compliance right? Here are two “executive playbook” steps to consider while preparing your community bank’s BSA/anti-money laundering risk assessment program. Compliance Corner General Highlighting Regulation & Compliance'