Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

The FDIC issued guidance about the consumer compliance risks associated with assessing NSF arising from the re-presentment of the same unpaid transaction. In 2022, the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed a national data privacy bill, but the bill did not receive a vote on the House floor. Quick Stat. Source: FDIC.

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American Banker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

economy and local economies throughout our nation are being "hung out to dry" by regulators' push for increased capital requirements, according to the head of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council. The small businesses that drive the U.S.

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PYMNTS

JULY 1, 2019

When it comes to the new and emerging legal cannabis industry – along with the closely related trade in CBD products – payments and compliance issues, as one can imagine, have tremendous importance, and companies are striving to get into the game via those angles. Starting today, U.S. The Legal Situation. CBD Growth.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Takeaway 3 The specific policy areas outlined below should be carefully considered by credit unions engaged in member business lending. In this blog post, we will delve into the strategies and policies credit unions can adopt to ensure the success and profitability of their MBL programs. Takeaway 2 Start slow.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 14, 2017

Tax and accounting compliance can be an overwhelmingly monumental task as companies expand their geographic footprint. Analysts agree that a company should work with partners, advisors and technologies that can help them manage their compliance demand across borders.

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CFPB Monitor

APRIL 12, 2021

The CFPB issued a Rescission of Statement of Policy for the previously-issued Statement on Bureau Supervisory and Enforcement Response to COVID-19 Pandemic (March 26, 2020). Rescission of Statement on Bureau Supervisory and Enforcement Response to COVID-19 Pandemic.

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CFPB Monitor

APRIL 25, 2022

As we will discuss, the timing of the Consent Order indicates that even when regulators permit crypto activities by financial institutions, they remain cautious, particularly as to BSA/AML compliance. In January 2021, the OCC granted Anchorage conditional approval for a national trust bank charter.

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American Banker

MARCH 13, 2024

The Supreme Court should preserve the preemption of state banking laws by federal laws, a key element of the dual banking system that has served the country well for generations.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 17, 2024

The United Nations estimates there are currently 40 million people enslaved around the world, and that one-quarter of them are children. Look into wires to and from foreign countries more skeptically,” said Terri Luttrell, Director of Compliance and Engagement at Abrigo. “A

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American Banker

MARCH 20, 2024

Policy experts say the mix of proposals put forth by the White House could ease the nation's housing shortage, but success will be neither quick nor assured.

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American Banker

MARCH 14, 2024

The Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency both cited the nation's largest bank for having "inadequate" policies around firm and client trading activities.

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American Banker

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The FHFA's Home Loan bank report is that rare thing you never see in the nation's capital anymore — a balanced plan on a complex issue that could have lasting impact on a difficult problem.

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Abrigo

JUNE 2, 2021

The following six areas are critical when developing your exam planning: BSA/OFAC Policy integration. Are procedures in line with BSA Policy requirements? Does it include or have a separate OFAC Policy? Does it address a “culture of compliance”? Culture of compliance. Clearly defined procedures. Calibration.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2019

This month’s Next-Gen Sales Tax Tracker examines these compliance complexities and their impact, as well as ongoing efforts to streamline how retailers can fulfill their obligations. Easing tax compliance helps governments and retailers alike. National Retailers On Staying Compliant When Tax Exemptions Are Only Statewid e.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The Office of Foreign Assets Control ( OFAC ) hosts an annual symposium to provide updates on compliance requirements, sanctions activity, and enforcement efforts. OFAC restated its crucial role in furthering U.S. OFAC restated its crucial role in furthering U.S. What does a “maximum pressure strategy” entail?

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PYMNTS

JULY 7, 2020

The letter, from RILA President Brian Dodge , was addressed to National Governor’s Association Chair Lawrence Hogan (MD) and Vice Chair Andrew Cuomo (NY), asking them to push for specific and consistent mask mandates. RILA has finally had enough of the trend, and asked two governors for help in a letter released on Tuesday morning (July 7).

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Takeaway 1 Strengthen your financial institution's culture of compliance through a staffing assessment. What better w ay to strengthen your financial institutions ' culture of compliance and build your use case for your senior management than through a comprehensive staffing assessment? Be Prepared. Learn More.

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BankInovation

JULY 1, 2021

The Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) together with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the National Credit Union […].

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Some families pay more in taxes on diapers in a year than a month’s supply actually costs, Phillip Vander Klay, director of policy and government relations for the National Diaper Bank Network , noted in a recent discussion with PYMNTS. Managing compliance. Depending on the state and local taxes, a sales tax can add between 2.5

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Two government officials from European nations have advocated to have watchdogs engage in preventative measures against Big Tech to reduce their strength and handle on the market, according to reports. Regulation. Netherlands, France Advocate For Action Against Big Tech. EU Watchdogs Create ‘Big Tech Hit List’.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The CFPB’s proposed revisions to its “Policy to Encourage Trial Disclosure Programs” (TDP Policy) have been strongly criticized by consumer and public interest groups who, in addition to other objections, assert that the proposal exceeds the Bureau’s authority under Section 1032(e) of the Dodd-Frank Act.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The ministry’s AML and CFT policies incorporate the suggested policies set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and will be monitored by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF). During phase one, VASPs will have to demonstrate their compliance with these standards, according to the release.

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CFPB Monitor

APRIL 12, 2021

On March 31 st the CFPB rescinded seven policy statements , including statements that provided flexibility from supervisory or enforcement actions for loss mitigation and credit reporting activity in connection with the COVID-19 national emergency. In addition, these developments impact the industry in significant and varying ways.

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 25, 2021

On May 26, 2021, the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a hearing, “ Consumer Credit Reporting: Assessing Accuracy and Compliance.” The witnesses include representatives from the “big three” consumer reporting agencies and the National Consumer Law Center. ”

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Marketplace facilitator laws have been particularly murky, as many are written in broad terms that have complicated compliance for eCommerce platforms, according to Rachelle Bernstein, vice president of government relations and tax counsel for the National Retail Federation (NRF), a Washington, D.C.-based

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 31, 2022

On May 19, 2022, the Associate Director of the Enforcement and Compliance Division of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), Alessio Evangelista, spoke at the Chainalysis Links Conference in New York City on the topic of “The Intersection of Cryptocurrencies and National Security.”

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 11, 2018

At the Online Lending Policy Institute’s (OLPI) annual summit in Washington, D.C. earlier this week, the OCC’s recent decision to accept applications from non-depository financial technology firms for a special purpose national bank (SPNB) charter was the focus of considerable discussion.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

This is particularly true for community banks preparing to undergo their next regulatory safety and soundness or compliance examination. As David Barr, spokesperson for the FDIC, points out, “a vast majority of community banks remain well-rated and exhibit satisfactory corporate governance programs and compliance management systems.”.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Local company and regulator movements often provoke immediate responses from their counterparts in other markets, but these shifts are often born out of the perception that China has lax data privacy policies. The reality is that the nation approaches cybersecurity and Open Banking from another angle. Confronting Chinese Compliance .

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Its policies mandate that corporations share private data with it, for example, meaning Chinese regulatory innovation requires serious consideration from any entities that wish to work there. All three agree that China occupies a unique space in the global economy and that changes to its data and banking policies are just as distinctive.

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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). making, increasing, extending or renewing a loan), the lender must review the policy to determine if it meets the mandatory purchase criteria.

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American Banker

MARCH 15, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is preparing to pick winners and losers in the consumer lending market, stifling innovation and curtailing freedom of choice.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

“In focusing on innovation, we want to examine how we can focus more industry and government resources on priority areas of national security and high-value illicit crimes.”. El-Hindi made it clear that he doesn’t want to sacrifice innovation in pursuing anti-money laundering (AML) and other anti-illicit policies.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Lakeland’s pattern or practice of discrimination was intentional and willful and implemented with reckless disregard for the rights of individuals based on their race, color, and national origin. Based on these allegations, the DOJ alleged violations of the Fair Housing Act and Equal Credit Opportunity Act by Lakeland.

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American Banker

JANUARY 25, 2024

While less disputed than the Basel III endgame, the Federal Reserve's proposed framework for measuring and offsetting systemic risk within the nation's largest banks has sparked its own debate about what needs to be reported and the Fed's desired policy outcome for foreign subsidiaries.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 7, 2019

19, 2019 compliance date for the mandatory underwriting provisions for its short-term, small-dollar (payday) rule, according to various reports. Compliance is being delayed 15 months, to Nov. As a policy matter, we support the Bureau’s goal of ending abusive payday lending practices by nonbank lenders.

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PYMNTS

JULY 5, 2019

Some are worried that the fact that Libra could be tied to several national currencies means that Facebook is trying to avoid being under control from any particular country. . monetary policy and the dollar. Some lawmakers wrote a letter to Facebook expressing concern about past issues with data and privacy. “It

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