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Federal Reserve Board announces the individual capital requirements for all large banks, effective on October 1

August 5, 2021 / Source: FRB

Press Release Federal Reserve Board announces the individual capital requirements for all large banks, effective on October 1 Following its stress test earlier this year, the Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the individual capital requirements for all large banks, effective on October 1. Those capital requirements ensure that the large banks tested will hold…

FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance Wednesday, August 4, 2021

August 5, 2021 / Source: FDIC

Press Release FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance For Release WASHINGTON – 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 FDIC assigned to institutions in May 2021. The CRA…

Security and Management of Mobile Devices

August 5, 2021 / Source: FDIC OIG

Security and Management of Mobile Devices Wednesday, August 4, 2021 The Office of Inspector General at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued its report on the Security and Management of Mobile Devices. The objective was to determine whether the FDIC had established and implemented effective controls to secure and manage its mobile devices….

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with Commercial Bank and a former employee of Regions Bank

August 3, 2021 / Source: FRB

Press Release Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with Commercial Bank and a former employee of Regions Bank The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the execution of the enforcement actions listed below: Consent prohibition against Kristyn Kelly Former employee of Regions Bank, Birmingham, AL Unauthorized transactions in a customer account Commercial Bank, Harrogate, Tennessee…

Federal Reserve Board extends comment period on proposed rule to govern funds transfers over the Federal Reserve Banks’ FedNow Service

August 3, 2021 / Source: FRB

Press Release Federal Reserve Board extends comment period on proposed rule to govern funds transfers over the Federal Reserve Banks' FedNow Service The Federal Reserve Board announced on Tuesday that it will extend until September 9, 2021, the comment period for its proposal to govern funds transfers over the Federal Reserve Banks' FedNow℠ Service. The…

OCC Releases CRA Evaluations for 14 National Banks and Federal Savings Associations

August 3, 2021 / Source: OCC

News Release 2021-80 OCC Releases CRA Evaluations for 14 National Banks and Federal Savings Associations WASHINGTON—The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released a list of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance evaluations that became public during the period of July 1, 2021 through July 31, 2021. The list contains only national banks, federal…

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Testifies on Regulatory Priorities

August 3, 2021 / Source: OCC

News Release 2021-79  Acting Comptroller of the Currency Testifies on Regulatory Priorities WASHINGTON—Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu today testified at a hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.  The Acting Comptroller’s testimony discussed the agency’s priorities, review of key regulatory standards, and efforts to promote fairness and inclusion…

Federal housing protections have ended – Learn how to avoid foreclosure and eviction

August 3, 2021 / Source: CFPB

Federal housing protections have ended – Learn how to avoid foreclosure and eviction Some important federal protections put in place to protect homeowners from foreclosure and renters from eviction during the COVID-19 pandemic ended on July 31. If you are having trouble making your rent or mortgage payments, it’s important to take action to prevent…