Law and regulation

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The $19 million CU entered into conservatorship in August 2016

The report in the New York Post alleges that the bank violated anti-money-laundering laws by filing incorrect call reports to hide loans made to foreign nationals.

Low scores make it harder for banks to get regulatory OKs to expand, but Wells is in retrenchment mode anyway.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is facing criticism from bankers and credit unions over its planned pilot program to allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to securitize manufactured housing loans.

American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week. Comments are excerpted from reader response sections of AmericanBanker.com articles and our social media platforms.

Bankers and housing advocates say many low-income housing projects simply won't get built if the White House and Congress move to eliminate two federal block grant programs.

Better access to credit, an improving revenue picture and promises of regulatory relief are bolstering the confidence of small-business owners.

A database that identifies wrongdoers could prevent banks from making bad hiring decisions, but can it ensure that former employees' rights are adequately protected?

The debt is costing taxpayers $4 billion a year, but rather than forgive it Republicans remain focused on creating a private flood insurance market.

The Innovative Lending Platform Association and the Coalition for Responsible Business Finance announced Monday that they are joining forces.

A trade group owned by the nation's largest banks wants Congress to require state governments to collect information about the true ownership of the companies they incorporate. Such a law could reduce the banking industry’s cost of complying with anti-money-laundering rules.

Ben Carson is facing a turbulent housing market as he takes the reins of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, with mortgage rates rising, inventories tight and home prices higher.

American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week. Comments are excerpted from reader response sections of AmericanBanker.com articles and our social media platforms.

The Senate voted 58-41 on Thursday to confirm Ben Carson to be the 17th secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle voiced their support Wednesday for keeping credit unions' federal tax exemption intact even as the Trump administration and Congress prepare to make sweeping changes to the tax code.

Lawmakers, regulators, pundits and more took part in this year's CUNA GAC, reminding credit unions that the movement has stalwart friends on both sides of the aisle.

Credit Union Journal asked the state leagues: what legislative or regulatory action are you currently monitoring in your state(s)? Is there anything specific that you are lobbying for or against?

A glimpse inside this year's CUNA GAC, including keynote speakers, NCUA board members and more

With mortgage rates and housing prices both expected to go up this spring, lenders are facing a decision on how they will adjust to the decline in refinancings and overall lending volumes.