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NACHA Launches Program to Support Standardization of B2B ACH Transactions

March 14, 2018 / Source: NACHA

NACHA Launches Program to Support Standardization of B2B ACH Transactions POSTED MARCH 13, 2018 Request for Payment Program Leverages ISO 20022 Message Standard to Enable a Consistent Process for Electronic Invoicing and Receipt of Payment and Remittance   HERNDON, Va., March. 13, 2018 – Today, NACHA—The Electronic Payments Association® announced the launch of its new Request…

Federal Reserve issues enforcement action

March 14, 2018 / Source: FRB

Press Release March 13, 2018 Federal Reserve issues enforcement action with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. For release at 11:00 a.m. EDT The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the execution of the enforcement action listed below: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Beijing, People's Republic of China and Industrial and Commercial…

Consumers’ Expectations about their Financial Situations Continued to Improve in February

March 13, 2018 / Source: New York Fed

PRESS RELEASE Consumers’ Expectations about their Financial Situations Continued to Improve in February March 12, 2018 NEW YORK— The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data released the February 2018 Survey of Consumer Expectations, which shows a slight increase in short- and medium- term inflation expectations. Consumers' expectations about their personal financial situations…

CitiMortgage, Inc., O’Fallon, MO, Improperly Filed for FHA-HAMP Partial Claims…

March 13, 2018 / Source: US Department of Housing and Urban Development - Office of Inspector General

CitiMortgage, Inc., O’Fallon, MO, Improperly Filed for FHA-HAMP Partial Claims Before Completing the Loan Modifications and Reinstating the Loans 03/08/2018 10:21 AM EST The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Inspector General audited CitiMortgage’s processing of partial claims.  Our audit objective was to determine whether CitiMortgage filed for partial claims only…

FSB publishes Supplementary Guidance to the FSB Principles and Standards on Sound Compensation Pract

March 12, 2018 / Source: FSB

FSB publishes Supplementary Guidance to the FSB Principles and Standards on Sound Compensation Practices 9 March 2018 Press enquiries: +41 61 280 8138 [email protected]    Ref no: 7/2018 The Financial Stability Board (FSB) today published the final version of its Supplementary Guidance to theFSB Principles and Standards on Sound Compensation Practices following a public consultation launched in June…

Securing Your Personal Financial Information

March 12, 2018 / Source: Financial Services Committee

Press Releases Securing Your Personal Financial Information  Washington, March 7, 2018 – The Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit held a hearing today to discuss two legislative proposals, the “Data Acquisition and Technology Accountability and Security Act” and the “Promoting Responsible Oversight of Transaction and Examinations of Credit Technology (PROTECT) Act of 2017.” These important…

More than 9,000 Third-Party Senders Have Been Registered with NACHA as of March 1 Deadline

March 9, 2018 / Source: NACHA

More than 9,000 Third-Party Senders Have Been Registered with NACHA as of March 1 Deadline NACHA Rule supports understanding and identification of Third-Party Sender relationships by ODFIs  HERNDON, Va., The Electronic Payments Association® reported that banks and credit unions have registered 9,403 Third-Party Senders as of the March 1, 2018 deadline, resulting from NACHA’s Third-Party Sender…

Federal Reserve Board announces it will not object to the capital plan resubmitted by Capital One

March 9, 2018 / Source: FRB

Press Release March 09, 2018 Federal Reserve Board announces it will not object to the capital plan resubmitted by Capital One Financial Corporation For release at 9:15 a.m. EST The Federal Reserve Board announced on Friday that it will not object to the capital plan resubmitted by Capital One Financial Corporation, as a result of…

Back to Basics Reg CC Funds Availability Webinar is Now Available!

March 8, 2018 / Source:

Back to Basics Reg CC Funds Availability Webinar is now available! It can be found under “News & Events” “Past Events” “Past Webinars.” View Webinar Here

Final Rule To Help Mortgage Servicers Communicate With Certain Borrowers Facing Bankruptcy

March 8, 2018 / Source: CFPB

CFPB Issues Final Rule To Help Mortgage Servicers Communicate With Certain Borrowers Facing Bankruptcy MAR 08, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) today issued a final rule to help mortgage servicers communicate with certain borrowers facing bankruptcy. The final rule gives mortgage servicers more latitude in providing periodic statements to consumers entering…

CFPB Issues Request For Information On Rulemaking Processes

March 8, 2018 / Source: CFPB

CFPB Issues Request For Information On Rulemaking Processes MAR 07, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) today issued a Request for Information (RFI) about the Bureau’s rulemaking processes. The Bureau is seeking comments and information from interested parties to help assess the overall efficiency and effectiveness of its rulemaking processes. This is…

FDIC Announces Settlement with The Bancorp Bank

March 8, 2018 / Source: FDIC

Press Releases FDIC Announces Settlement with The Bancorp Bank, Wilmington, Delaware, for Unfair and Deceptive Practices Harmed consumers to receive approximately $1.3 million in restitution FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2018 Media contact: LaJuan Williams-Young 202-898-3876 (office) [email protected] The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced a settlement with The Bancorp Bank, Wilmington, Delaware, relating to…

Federal Reserve Board requests comments on amendments to simplify Regulation J

March 7, 2018 / Source: FRB

Press Release March 06, 2018 Federal Reserve Board requests comments on amendments to simplify Regulation J and make it conform more closely with Regulation CC For release at 12:00 p.m. EST The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday requested comment on amendments to simplify Regulation J (Collection of Checks and Other Items by Federal Reserve Banks…

FFIEC Revised A Guide to HMDA Reporting: Getting It Right!

March 7, 2018 / Source: FDIC

Financial Institution Letters FIL-10-2018 March 5, 2018 FFIEC Revised A Guide to HMDA Reporting: Getting It Right! Printable Format: FIL-10-2018 – PDF (PDF Help) Summary: The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has revised A Guide to HMDA Reporting: Getting It Right! to reflect the October 2015 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) final rule, as amended in 2017. This compliance…

FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance

March 6, 2018 / Source: FDIC

Press Releases FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 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…

OCC Hosts Mutual Savings Association Advisory Committee Meeting on March 21

March 6, 2018 / Source: OCC

NR 2018-24 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2018 Contact: Stephanie Collins (202) 649-6870 OCC Hosts Mutual Savings Association Advisory Committee Meeting on March 21 WASHINGTON—The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced it will host a public meeting of the Mutual Savings Association Advisory Committee (MSAAC) on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, beginning…

FDIC Provides Q&As for Consumers as Part of National Consumer Protection Week

March 5, 2018 / Source: FDIC

Press Releases FDIC Provides Q&As for Consumers as Part of National Consumer Protection Week FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2018 Media contact: Jay Rosenstein (202) 898-7303 [email protected] In observance of National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) March 4-10, 2018, the FDIC will post a new question and answer (Q&A) on a different banking topic each weekday…

FDIC Consumer News Features Tips on Protecting Assets

March 5, 2018 / Source: FDIC

Press Releases FDIC Consumer News Features Tips on Protecting Assets FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2018 Media contact: Jay Rosenstein (202) 898-7303 [email protected] It's always important for consumers to save money for their future, keep banking and borrowing costs down, and guard their possessions from high-tech thieves in today's digital world. The Winter 2018 FDIC Consumer News includes…

CFPB Issues Request For Information On Consumer Complaint Reporting

March 2, 2018 / Source: CFPB

CFPB Issues Request For Information On Consumer Complaint Reporting MAR 01, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) today issued a Request for Information (RFI) about the Bureau’s public reporting of consumer complaints. The Bureau is seeking comments and information from interested parties on the usefulness of complaint reporting and analysis, as well…

Fed prepares for next phase of payments security effort as Secure Payments Task Force concludes

March 2, 2018 / Source: FRB

Press Release March 01, 2018 Fed prepares for next phase of payments security effort as Secure Payments Task Force concludes For release at 3:00 p.m. EST The Secure Payments Task Force will conclude its efforts in March with a final publication consisting of a collection of educational materials outlining the lifecycles and security profiles of…

Agencies communicate updated expectations for next resolution plans of two domestic banks

March 2, 2018 / Source: FRB

Press Release March 01, 2018 Agencies communicate updated expectations for next resolution plans of two domestic banks For release at 4:30 p.m. EST The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Federal Reserve Board on Thursday communicated updated expectations for the next resolution plans of two domestic banks, CIT and Citizens Financial Group. The expectations are…

PRs FDIC Issues CRA Examination Schedules for Second and Third Quarter 2018

March 1, 2018 / Source: FDIC

Press Releases FDIC Issues CRA Examination Schedules for Second and Third Quarter 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28, 2018 Media contact: Greg Hernandez (202) 898-6984 [email protected] The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today issued the lists of institutions scheduled for a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examination during the second and third quarters of 2018. CRA…

PayPal Settles FTC Charges

March 1, 2018 / Source: FTC

PayPal Settles FTC Charges that Venmo Failed to Disclose Information to Consumers About the Ability to Transfer Funds and Privacy Settings; Violated Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act February 27, 2018 The Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement with PayPal, Inc. over allegations that the company told users of its Venmo peer-to-peer payment service that money credited to…