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Spring 2018 rulemaking agenda

May 11, 2018 / Source: CFPB

Spring 2018 rulemaking agenda By Kelly Cochran – MAY 10, 2018 The Bureau’s general purpose, as specified in section 1021 of the Dodd-Frank Act, is to implement and enforce federal consumer financial law consistently for the purpose of ensuring that all consumers have access to markets for consumer financial products and services and that markets for consumer financial…

Federal Reserve to offer 7-day term deposits on May 17

May 10, 2018 / Source: FRB

Press Release May 10, 2018 Federal Reserve to offer 7-day term deposits on May 17 For release at 10:00 a.m. EDT The Federal Reserve plans to continue its previously announced periodic testing of the Term Deposit Facility (TDF) with one operation in May. These operations are aimed at ensuring the operational readiness of the TDF…

Counterfeit Cashier’s Checks of Community National Bank in Monmouth, Monmouth, Ill.

May 10, 2018 / Source: OCC

Alert 2018-5 Subject: Counterfeit Cashier’s Checks Date: May 7, 2018 Description: Community National Bank in Monmouth Counterfeit Cashier’s Checks of Community National Bank in Monmouth, Monmouth, Ill. To: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks and Federal Savings Associations; All State Banking Authorities; Chair, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation;…

FinCEN Director’s Law Enforcement Awards Program Recognizes Significance of BSA Reporting

May 9, 2018 / Source: FinCEN

FinCEN Director’s Law Enforcement Awards Program Recognizes Significance of BSA Reporting by Financial Institutions Contact Steve Hudak, 703-905-3770 Immediate Release May 08, 2018 WASHINGTON— In a ceremony held at the U.S. Department of the Treasury today, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recognized the outstanding efforts of law enforcement agencies that successfully used Bank Secrecy…

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of final amendments to its Regulation A

May 9, 2018 / Source: FRB

Press Release May 07, 2018 Federal Reserve Board announces approval of final amendments to its Regulation A For release at 4:00 p.m. EDT The Federal Reserve Board on Monday announced the approval of final amendments to its Regulation A, which governs extensions of credit by Federal Reserve Banks, to make certain technical adjustments including to…

FFIEC Announces Availability of 2017 Data on Mortgage Lending

May 8, 2018 / Source: CFPB

FFIEC Announces Availability of 2017 Data on Mortgage Lending MAY 07, 2018 The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) today announced the availability of data on mortgage lending transactions at 5,852 U.S. financial institutions covered by the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). Covered institutions include banks, savings associations, credit unions, and mortgage companies. Released today…

Federal Reserve Board welcomes release of global strategy for reducing wholesale payments fraud

May 8, 2018 / Source: FRB

Press Release May 08, 2018 Federal Reserve Board welcomes release of global strategy for reducing wholesale payments fraud For release at 10:00 a.m. EDT The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday welcomed the release of a global strategy for reducing wholesale payments fraud and reaffirms its commitment to work collaboratively with domestic and international stakeholders to…

Banker Teleconference: Implementation and Transition of the Current Expected Credit Losses…

May 7, 2018 / Source: FDIC

Financial Institution Letters FIL-23-2018 May 4, 2018 Banker Teleconference: Implementation and Transition of the Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) Methodology for Allowances and Related Adjustments to the Regulatory Capital Rules and Conforming Amendments to Other Regulations Printable Format: FIL-23-2018 – PDF (PDF Help) Summary: The FDIC, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the…

FILs Regulatory Relief: Guidance to Help Financial Institutions and Facilitate Recovery in Area…

May 7, 2018 / Source: FDIC

Financial Institution Letters FIL-24-2018 May 4, 2018 Regulatory Relief Guidance to Help Financial Institutions and Facilitate Recovery in Areas of Alabama Affected by Severe Storms and Tornadoes Printable Format: FIL-24-2018 – PDF (PDF Help) Summary: The FDIC has announced a series of steps intended to provide regulatory relief to financial institutions and facilitate recovery in areas of…

Back2Basics Reg. DD – Disclosures & Advertisements Webinar is Now Available!

May 4, 2018 / Source:

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FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance

May 4, 2018 / Source: FDIC

Press Releases FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2018 Media contact: Greg Hernandez (202) 898-6984 [email protected] The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today issued its list of state nonmember banks recently evaluated for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The list covers evaluation ratings that the…

PHH Walks Away From High Court Appeal On CFPB Constitutionality

May 4, 2018 / Source: PYMNTS

PHH Corporation has decided not to appeal a case that questioned the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). According to American Banker, this ends a contentious four-year legal battle. Back in 2014, an administrative law judge ruled that PHH’s reinsurance agreements violated the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act’s ban on kickbacks for referrals. The company was ordered to pay…

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

May 3, 2018 / Source: FRB

Press Release May 02, 2018 Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement For release at 2:00 p.m. EDT Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in March indicates that the labor market has continued to strengthen and that economic activity has been rising at a moderate rate. Job gains have been strong, on average, in…

Appraisals for Commercial Real Estate Transactions: Final Rule

May 3, 2018 / Source: OCC

OCC BULLETIN 2018-10 Subject: Appraisals for Commercial Real Estate Transactions Date: May 2, 2018 To: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks and Federal Savings Associations, Federal Branches and Agencies, Department and Division Heads, All Examining Personnel, and Other Interested Parties Description: Final Rule Summary The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has adopted a…

FDIC Makes Public March Enforcement Actions

April 30, 2018 / Source: FDIC

Press Releases FDIC Makes Public March Enforcement Actions; No Administrative Hearings Scheduled for May 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2018 Media contact: LaJuan Williams-Young (202) 898-3876 [email protected] The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today released a list of orders of administrative enforcement actions taken against banks and individuals in March. There are no administrative…

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action and announces termination of enforcement action

April 30, 2018 / Source: FRB

Press Release April 26, 2018 Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Gayle Kendrick and announces termination of enforcement action with Rock Bancshares, Inc. and Heartland Bank For release at 11:00 a.m. EDT The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the execution of the enforcement action listed below: Consent prohibition of Gayle Kendrick, former Branch…

Bureau Finalizes Amendment to “Know Before You Owe” Mortgage Disclosure Rule

April 27, 2018 / Source: CFPB

Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Finalizes Amendment to “Know Before You Owe” Mortgage Disclosure Rule Update Will Provide More Clarity Regarding Closing Cost Increases APR 26, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) finalized an amendment to its “Know Before You Owe” mortgage disclosure rule that addresses when mortgage lenders with…

Recovery Planning: New Comptroller’s Handbook Booklet

April 27, 2018 / Source: OCC

OCC BULLETIN 2018-9 Subject: Recovery Planning Date: April 26, 2018 To: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks, Federal Savings Associations, and Federal Branches of Foreign Banks; Department and Division Heads; All Examining Personnel; and Other Interested Parties Description: New Comptroller's Handbook Booklet Summary The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued today the…

Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action

April 26, 2018 / Source: FRB

Press Release April 24, 2018 Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with Brickyard Bancorp, Inc. For release at 11:00 a.m. EDT The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the termination of the enforcement action listed below: Brickyard Bancorp, Inc., Lincolnwood, Illinois Written Agreement dated May 22, 2003 Terminated April 18, 2018 The enforcement…

FTC Seeks Comment on Proposed Amendment to Privacy Act Notices

April 26, 2018 / Source: FTC

FTC Seeks Comment on Proposed Amendment to Privacy Act Notices The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on proposed modifications to its system of records notices under the Privacy Act to ensure the Commission can disclose records to another agency in the event of a data breach. The Privacy Act authorizes federal agencies to…

Counterfeit Cashier’s Checks of American Bank and Trust Company, NA, Davenport, Iowa

April 25, 2018 / Source: OCC

Alert 2018-4 Subject: Counterfeit Cashier’s Checks Date: April 24, 2018 Description: American Bank and Trust Company, NA Counterfeit Cashier’s Checks of American Bank and Trust Company, NA, Davenport, Iowa To: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks and Federal Savings Associations; All State Banking Authorities; Chair, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Chairman, Federal Deposit…

Advisory: FDIC Conducting Testing of Standardized Export of Imaged Loan Documents

April 25, 2018 / Source: FDIC

Financial Institution Letters FIL-22-2018 April 24, 2018 Advisory: FDIC Conducting Testing of Standardized Export of Imaged Loan Documents Printable Format: FIL-22-2018 – PDF (PDF Help) Summary: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is developing and testing a standardized export of imaged loan documents in an effort to streamline examination processes. This initiative is anticipated to improve efficiencies…

FHFA House Price Index Up 0.6 Percent in February

April 24, 2018 / Source: FHFA

News Release FHFA House Price Index Up 0.6 Percent in February FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4/24/2018 ​Washington, D.C. – U.S. house prices rose in February, up 0.6 percent from the previous month, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (HPI). The previously reported 0.8 percent increase in January was revised upward to…

The FDIC’s Response, Reporting, and Interactions with Congress…

April 24, 2018 / Source: FDICIG

The FDIC’s Response, Reporting, and Interactions with Congress Concerning Information Security Incidents and Breaches On April 16, 2018, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued a Special Inquiry report in response to a request from the former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.  This…

Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Announces Settlement With Wells Fargo

April 23, 2018 / Source: CFPB

Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Announces Settlement With Wells Fargo For Auto-Loan Administration and Mortgage Practices APR 20, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) announced a settlement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. in a coordinated action with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). As described in the…