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The Difference Between a Community Bank and a Big Bank

Jeff For Banks

I recently spoke to a community group, and subsequently a community bank all-staff meeting regarding the definition of a community bank. The FDIC has defined community banks in their December 2020 Community Banking Report that either exclude or include the following criteria: Seems complicated.

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OCC, FDIC, and Federal Reserve propose amendments to CRA regulations

CFPB Monitor

After moving alone in 2020 to reform its Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has joined the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Federal Reserve Board in issuing a joint notice of proposed rulemaking setting forth proposed amendments to their regulations implementing the CRA.

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FDIC issues final rule on ILC deposit insurance applications

CFPB Monitor

The FDIC has issued a final rule setting forth the conditions it will impose and the commitments it will require to approve a deposit insurance application from an industrial bank or industrial loan company (collectively, ILC) whose parent company is not subject to consolidated supervision by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB).

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OCC issues final CRA rule (but FDIC takes a pass)

CFPB Monitor

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.

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Why Migrant Workers Need Financial Service Offerings All Their Own

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receive an FDIC-insured account, use of more than 50,000 ATMs across North America, a reloadable Visa prepaid card, remittance and international calling, native language advisors and access to a network of community meet-up spaces, local discounts and invitations to community-based events. headquarters.

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Why Migrant Workers Need Their Own Financial Services

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receive an FDIC-insured account, use of more than 50,000 ATMs across North America, a reloadable Visa prepaid card, remittance and international calling, native language advisors and access to a network of community meet-up spaces, local discounts and invitations to community-based events. headquarters.

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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. Thomas, Ph.D., Click here for more information and to register.