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Payment info in credit reports varies by account type: CFPB

The share of installment-loan credit accounts with payment amount information furnished to credit reporting agencies has trended upward to more than 90 percent, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reported.
November 13, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 

CFPB issues resources on housing help

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released brochures, videos, and other resources to help consumers seeking mortgage and housing assistance during the coronavirus national emergency.
November 13, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance 

Visa American Mood Trends Report (November 2020)

The Visa Business and Economics Insights team reports on consumer confidence in October.
November 10, 2020 | News  

DOJ sues to block Visa acquisition of Plaid

The Justice Department sued Visa to stop its $5.3 billion acquisition of Plaid, a fintech firm. The DOJ said Visa is a monopolist in online debit services while Plaid is developing a payments platform that would challenge Visa’s monopoly.
November 06, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Fintech Regulation 

ICBA raises questions over CDFI proposal

ICBA expressed concern with a CDFI Fund proposal that would diminish the number of Community Development Financial Institutions and threaten the survival of the program.
November 06, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   CRA 

CFPB grants no-action letter for BofA small-dollar products

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau granted a no-action letter to Bank of America for certain small-dollar credit products for BofA customers.
November 06, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 

Unlimited webinars for educational binge-watching

Community Banker University's Unlimited Webinar Pass helps community bankers keep up with emerging trends and regulatory issues by offering unlimited access to more than 70 live and 100 on-demand webinars.
November 05, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Payments continue going digital: BIS

The Bank for International Settlements reported sizable growth in digital payments across many leading economies prior to the coronavirus pandemic.
November 05, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Payments 

EIDL-PPP grassroots push continues

While ICBA works with policymakers to address Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance deductions from PPP forgiveness amounts, it continues encouraging community bankers and their small-business contacts to weigh in with Congress.
November 04, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness 

Coin Task Force seeks survey responses

The U.S. Coin Task Force is seeking feedback on a five-minute survey on coin circulation disruptions. Survey responses are due by close of business Wednesday, Nov. 11.
November 04, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy 

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