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Regulators pledge support for institutions in Hawaii's wildfire zone

American Banker

Banking and credit union regulators encouraged compassionate treatment of customers in Hawaii communities hit by wildfires. They also vowed to grant expedited approvals of temporary banking facilities, be flexible in compliance matters and provide other support to financial institutions.

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Hawaii enacts significant changes to small-dollar lending law

CFPB Monitor

Hawaii recently enacted significant changes to its small-dollar lending law that repeals existing Hawaii law on deferred deposits and creates a new regime for installment loans. 1192 provides that, unless exempt, no person can act as an “installment lender” in Hawaii unless licensed. Although H.B. Although H.B.

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NEW REPORT: New Regs Open New Markets For Credit Unions

PYMNTS

However, recent changes in regulations could open new doors for the credit union market to more efficiently serve its members. Meanwhile, a recent regulation change could make it easier for credit unions to participate in the real estate underwriting process. To Help Members, Hawaii First Looks To New Housing Alternatives.

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Buying into AML risks in real estate

Abrigo

Regulations such as Geographic Targeting Order updates help identify AML risks by requiring identification for certain real estate purchases. The limited regulation around the real estate industry has made it especially easy for these bad actors to cycle their dirty money into the financial system using this avenue.

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Brad M. Bolton: Our greatest assets

Independent Banker

Community bankers have proven vocal advocates on numerous issues facing our industry, including pushing to advance a cannabis banking safe harbor, close the industrial loan company loophole, oppose an extension of Durbin Amendment restrictions to credit cards and shape the debate over the regulation of crypto assets. My Top Three.

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Five At Five: NYC Votes To Impose Ridesharing Cap

PYMNTS

Coverage includes New York lawmakers seeking to put a cap on ridesharing services, states working to embrace blockchain , Hawaii saving money by converting some functions to digital, new data from the Federal Reserve and Starbucks clearing up the confusion over cryptocurrency. City Council Weighs In On Ridesharing Debate With Cap.

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Top 10 Regulatory Topics NBFIs Should Prepare for in 2022

Abrigo

Expert insights on 10 regulatory topics that NBFIs should consider this year Review this list of what regulators are looking for in 2022 to help your NBFI pass exams with flying colors. Takeaway 3 NBFIs should review common deficiencies in AML programs that regulators are citing and fix issues before their next audit or exam.