PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Apple Bank for Savings was accused of failing to comply with the Bank Secrecy Act, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) per WSJ. The bank was recently fined in a separate charge that it failed to comply with a 2015 request by the FDIC to improve its AML compliance.

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Apple FDIC New York Compliance 150

CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 31, 2021

The OCC, FDIC, and Federal Reserve Board have issued a guide that is intended to assist community banks in conducting due diligence when considering relationships with financial technology (fintech) companies (Guide). Legal and regulatory compliance. Information security program and information systems.

Community Bank 78

Community Bank Community Fintech Company 78

CFPB Monitor

MAY 22, 2020

The OCC has issued a final rule revising its regulation implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Although the OCC’s proposed revisions were issued jointly with the FDIC, the FDIC did not join in the final rule. The final rule applies to national banks and federal savings associations.

FDIC 78

FDIC Lending Retail Compliance 78

CFPB Monitor

MARCH 25, 2020

On March 23, 2020, the FDIC’s Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI) announced that it will request 2019 diversity self-assessments from FDIC-regulated financial institutions. The FDIC regulates insured state banks that are not members of the Federal Reserve System and insured state thrifts.

FDIC 60

FDIC Policies Regulation Training 60

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. ” Click here to register.

FDIC 78

FDIC Regulation Community Retail 78

Abrigo

MARCH 2, 2023

Banking technology decisions now affect future growth With the possibility of a recession, community financial institutions may consider a delay or cut in technology spending. But a community financial institution often has different needs related to origination than those of a giant lender. Experts say that would be a mistake.

Technology 195

Technology Lending Community Software 195

Abrigo

APRIL 12, 2016

The FDIC is offering a fresh take on how a bank’s board of directors should understand and manage risk. The regulator’s April edition of Supervisory Insights provides what the FDIC called a “refresher” on its Pocket Guide for Directors, the 1988 booklet outlining the basic duties and responsibilities of a bank’s board of directors.

Management 150

Management FDIC Risk Management Community Bank 150

Abrigo

JULY 10, 2023

Takeaway 3 Inform your customers of the latest AI fraud trends and give them best practices to avoid it. Public social media sources have made it easier for fraudsters to obtain information by looking at what people post online. You can also proactively prevent fraud losses and protect your community with fraud detection software.

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Fraud How To social media Security 150

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

CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Last week, the Federal Reserve Board published a paper on partnerships between community banks and fintech companies, “Community Bank Access to Innovation through Partnerships.” Customer-oriented partnerships in which a community bank engages a fintech to enhance various customer-facing aspects of its business (e.g.,

Fintech 78

Fintech Community Bank Community FDIC 78

Abrigo

JANUARY 8, 2016

The GAO acknowledged that community banks, credit unions and their professional industry associations reported increased compliance burdens and reduced activity in specific business activities, such as certain mortgage lending, as a result of Dodd-Frank.

Regulation 150

Regulation FDIC Survey Community Bank 150

CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The agencies consist of the CFPB, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve Board, NCUA, HUD, DOJ, and FHFA. In a blog post about the Interagency Statement , the CFPB noted that “[c]reating programs that work to serve disadvantaged individuals and small businesses can provide an important means of addressing unmet needs while strengthening communities.”

Regulation 78

Regulation Lending FDIC Compliance 78

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Saving money by conducting inside risk management and compliance reviews. As a group, community banks spend substantial funds hiring outside consultants to help with various management functions, and a substantial share of dollars are spent to help oversee their risk management and compliance activities. By Vanessa Drucker.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Compliance Risk Management Community 70

Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

AmTrust recently worked with one community bank client that was the target of a ransomware attack that shut down its branches for two weeks. Insurance providers and carriers can also serve as a significant resource in providing information and helping banks respond quickly to a breach. That has been the exact opposite of my experience.

Montana 152

Montana Policies Resources FDIC 152

CFPB Monitor

JUNE 25, 2020

On May 20, 2020, the OCC issued a final rule to “strengthen and modernize” its existing Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) regulations. The final rule is effective October 1, 2020 but sets mandatory compliance dates based on the applicable performance standards. This is the second in a series of five blog posts about the final rule.

Community 97

Community Lending Meeting Retail 97

CFPB Monitor

MAY 7, 2020

No-Action Letter Policy) to address potential compliance issues. The Bureau focused on assessing whether (1) there is discrimination in the application, underwriting, and pricing processes, (2) creditors are redlining, and (3) there are weaknesses in fair lending related compliance management systems. Small business lending.

Lending 78

Lending Report FDIC Policies 78

CFPB Monitor

APRIL 1, 2021

In what could be an important step towards needed regulatory updating to accommodate the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) by financial institutions, the CFPB, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve Board, and NCUA issued a request for information (RFI) regarding financial institutions’ use of AI, including machine learning (ML).

Risk Management 78

Risk Management Training Lending FDIC 78

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. of Community Development Fund Advisors. Click here for more information and to register. Thomas, Ph.D.,

Community 60

Community FDIC Lending Examples 60

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The Q1 2023 compliance date is near for smaller SEC-reporting financial institutions and private or not-for-profit banks and credit unions, and progress is decidedly mixed, according to the Abrigo 2022 CECL Survey. For community banks specifically, they’re already reserving for a lifetime of credit losses,” he said. keep me informed.

Survey 195

Survey Software Resources Meeting 195

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). Recently, federal agencies proposed revisions to the Interagency Questions and Answers Regarding Flood Insurance. However, please see the following bullet point.

Policies 60

Policies Compliance Meeting Regulation 60

CFPB Monitor

JUNE 11, 2015

The other agencies were the OCC, Fed, FDIC, NCUA and SEC. The final standards contemplate that regulated entities will make certain information available to the public and their primary federal financial regulators. The CFPB was among six federal agencies that issued final new diversity and inclusion standards earlier this week.

Regulation 60

Regulation FDIC Policies Compliance 60

FICO

OCTOBER 4, 2016

with the latest evidence seen in developments related to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). When federal banking agencies recently revised their Q&As for CRA compliance , their focus on the use of alternative data caught my eye. Responsibly expanding credit access has always been a central focus at FICO.

Lending 74

Lending Data Community FDIC 74

Social Assurance

DECEMBER 13, 2019

The long-anticipated proposed amendments to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) have finally been released! Significant changes are in store for financial brands and a quick preview is available in the joint statement released by the FDIC and OCC. Are you ready to learn about all the changes in store?

Community 15

Community Branding Compliance Meeting 15

Social Assurance

DECEMBER 13, 2019

The long-anticipated proposed amendments to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) have finally been released! Significant changes are in store for financial brands and a quick preview is available in the joint statement released by the FDIC and OCC. Updated Rules for Activities.

Community 15

Community Branding Regulation Compliance 15

CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Supporters point out the Proposed Rule would result in strong and consistent supervision of bank-fintech partnerships across the country, ensuring fairness and compliance with applicable laws, and note the Proposed Rule would keep the costs of credit down and encourage innovation.

Lending 60

Lending Colorado FDIC National 60

Independent Banker

AUGUST 26, 2015

Community banks and their customers don’t need to be concerned about the legality of digitally signed documents. Webster says FDIC officials had “no issue” with the mortgage company’s use of electronic signatures during a recent exam of PrivatePlus Mortgage. Legal aspects. We get great feedback from customers.”.

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. In fact, it took a lawsuit initiated by a California community group in 2019 to get things moving.

Lending 195

Lending Data Regulation Community 195

Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

10 Management reports banks & credit unions should run NOW This year, regulators emphasized financial institutions' responsibility to provide leaders with information on key areas of planning, operations, and risk management. The FASB’s description of proposed changes can be found here. Which credit areas need routine "maintenance"?

Risk Management 221

Risk Management Regulation Management Lending 221

FICO

DECEMBER 19, 2018

This will lead to a favorable development for consumers who opt-in and businesses that utilize technology like FICO’s Customer Communication Services to communicate important information to their customers via their cellphones. The BCFP Will Finally Release a Proposed Rule Governing Debt Collection.

Policies 40

Policies District of Columbia Regulation California 40