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Trade Groups Say “No Thanks” to Notion that FDIC Should Consult CFPB Before Approving Bank Mergers

CFPB Monitor

One issue raised in the RFI is “to what extent should the CFPB be consulted by the FDIC when considering the convenience and needs factor and should that consultation be formalized?”. The request for information (RFI) included questions related to the agency’s current bank merger review process, and how the process could be improved.

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Preparing for Section 1071

Abrigo

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.

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Senate holds hearing on fairness in financial services

CFPB Monitor

Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League; The Honorable Byron Donalds (R-FL), United States House of Representatives; Mr. Devon Westhill, President and General Counsel, Center for Equal Opportunity; and Ms. The witnesses included: Ms. Lisa Rice, President and CEO, National Fair Housing Alliance; Mr. Marc H.

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BEC Targets BSA Officials At Credit Unions

PYMNTS

Krebs on Security noted that the emails sent to officials at the United States credit unions looked like they were being sent by other BSA officials. Wirecard CEO Markus Braun said there has been no evidence uncovered that points to misconduct from Wirecard’s compliance team, or separately by the firm Rajah & Tann.

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The OCC’s CRA final rule: changes and highlights

CFPB Monitor

On May 20, 2020, the OCC issued a final rule to “strengthen and modernize” its existing Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) regulations. These banks conduct a majority of all CRA activity in the United States. This is the second in a series of five blog posts about the final rule.

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The OCC’s final CRA rule: what changed from the agency’s proposed rule?

CFPB Monitor

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. The preamble to the OCC’s final rule states that covered banks “conduct a majority of all CRA activity in the United States.”

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Lack of an M&A Strategy May Leave You Dateless at the Prom

Gonzobanker

In 1984 a record high 18,000+ banks existed in the United States. Between the end of 2010 and 2013, one new bank opened in the United States. . Once the filters are in place, tools like the FDIC Web site or SNL can help you produce your target list. 20 years ago 10 years ago Today.