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CFPB to examine colleges’ in-house lending practices
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it will begin examining the operations of post-secondary schools, such as for-profit colleges, that extend private loans directly to students.
January 21, 2022 |
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Lending
Fed issues long-awaited CBDC discussion paper
The Federal Reserve Board released a long-awaited discussion paper that examines the pros and cons of a potential U.S. central bank digital currency, or CBDC.
January 21, 2022 |
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Digital Assets Payments
ACH Network volume rises 6.1% in Q4
ACH Network volume increased 6.1% in the fourth quarter of 2021 from a year earlier, Nacha reported.
January 21, 2022 |
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ACH Payments
CFPB to focus on credit card market competition
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it is looking to ensure there is robust and fair competition in the credit card market as debt rises following pandemic declines.
January 21, 2022 |
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Lending
CFPB study: Depositories lead on supplier diversity
A Consumer Financial Protection Bureau study on diversity and inclusion in the financial services sector found depository lenders had the strongest showing in the area of supplier diversity.
January 20, 2022 |
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Compliance
House Republican joins ILC push as co-sponsor
ICBA-advocated legislation to close the industrial loan company loophole added a House Republican co-sponsor.
January 20, 2022 |
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Lending
Postal banking pilot lands just six sales: report
An ICBA-opposed U.S. Postal Service pilot program to test postal banking has served just six individuals since it quietly launched in September, according to a new report.
January 19, 2022 |
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Government Banks Postal Service Banking
CFPB announces settlement on consumer task force
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau settled a lawsuit alleging that its Taskforce on Federal Consumer Financial Law did not comply with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
January 18, 2022 |
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Compliance Credit Unions
Biden nominates three to round out Fed board
President Joe Biden announced three nominations to fill openings on the Federal Reserve Board.
January 18, 2022 |
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Federal Reserve
FS-ISAC breaks down cyber incident reporting
The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center’s latest weekly risk summary report details when and how to report cyber incidents to the federal government.
January 18, 2022 |
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Cybersecurity Technology
OCC’s Hsu: Crypto regulation would support innovation
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu warned that stablecoins are at risk of experiencing the equivalent of a bank run and called for stricter regulation to promote stability.
January 14, 2022 |
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Digital Assets Technology
Supreme Court blocks employer vaccine mandate
The Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration’s vaccine-or-test mandate for private companies with 100 or more employees.
January 14, 2022 |
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Crisis Preparedness
New education session set for ICBA LIVE
ICBA introduced a new educational session for the Edge Stage at ICBA LIVE 2022, slated for Feb. 27-March 3 in San Antonio.
January 13, 2022 |
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Congressional pushback on SBA direct lending continues
House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.) on Wednesday continued speaking out against ICBA-opposed efforts to authorize SBA direct lending under its 7(a) loan program.
January 13, 2022 |
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Government Banks
FDIC, FinCEN hosting digital identity tech sprint
The FDIC and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced a tech sprint to develop solutions that will help financial institutions and regulators measure the effectiveness of digital identity proofing.
January 12, 2022 |
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Cybersecurity Technology
Agency advisory warns of Russian cyber threats
Federal agencies issued a joint cybersecurity advisory on understanding and mitigating Russian state-sponsored cyber threats to U.S. critical infrastructure.
January 12, 2022 |
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Cybersecurity Technology
Emerging leader nominations now open
ICBA Independent Banker opened nominations for its 2022 “40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders” awards
January 12, 2022 |
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2022 ThinkTECH Accelerator launches today
The 2022 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Program kicks off today with a virtual event to formally introduce the 2022 cohort and launch the immersive 12-week program accelerating community banking innovation.
January 11, 2022 |
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Technology
Cannabis banking champion won’t seek reelection
House Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions Chairman Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.) announced on Monday that he will not seek reelection this fall, renewing the urgency to pass legislation that creates a safe harbor for banks serving cannabis-related businesses this Congress.
January 11, 2022 |
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Cannabis banking
2022 ThinkTECH Accelerator kicks off tomorrow
The 2022 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Program kicks off tomorrow with a virtual event to introduce the 2022 cohort and launch the rigorous 12-week program accelerating community banking innovation.
January 10, 2022 |
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