Regulation and compliance
Regulation
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Some believe the administration will delay action on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to avoid any political fallout. Others say the window for reform is closing.
July 29 -
The Department of Housing and Urban Development approved a settlement in favor of the California Reinvestment Coalition against CIT Group's OneWest Bank, which Steven Mnuchin ran before he became Treasury secretary.
July 29 -
The online lender is counting on other arrangements with banks — and perhaps even a bank charter of its own — to help recover from the loss of a key partnership.
July 29 -
The former state banking superintendent weighs in on some of the toughest questions bank regulators are grappling with and the lawsuit (still ongoing) that she filed against the OCC.
July 29 -
The Senate is also expected to pass a budget deal that will increase spending and suspend the debt ceiling.
July 29 -
The mortgage industry was caught off guard by regulators’ decision to cease special treatment for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in complying with underwriting rules. But how big of an impact will the new policy have?
July 28 -
The industry trade group said Rakuten's nonfinancial activities raise questions about its pursuit of a banking charter.
July 26 -
Most agencies use electronic benefit transfer to deliver funds to prepaid cards, but recipients who need access to cash are often caught in a bind, with fewer convenient or free ATMs available in an increasingly digital payments landscape.
July 26 -
Lending at credit unions in the Peach State increased by just 0.2%, down from 0.8% growth recorded a quarter earlier.
July 26 -
Regulators should proceed with removing one of the margin requirements for trading swaps.
July 26 -
Rakuten joins a growing list of fintechs trying to enter the regulated banking sector. All have faced their share of obstacles.
July 26 -
Readers react to BofA defending reverse mortgage borrowers, support the Federal Reserve creating a real-time payments system, advocate for consolidating federal bank agencies and more.
July 25 -
The agency’s director said it will let a temporary GSE exemption from the “qualified mortgage” regulation expire.
July 25 -
State and federal authorities say the network of firms in upstate New York sought debts that consumers weren't obligated to pay and impersonated government officials, among other things.
July 25 -
State regulator Ron Rubin had been asked to resign in May over a sexual harassment complaint, but he attempted to fight the allegations.
July 25 -
Banks and third parties must work together to safeguard data being shared when a customer uses mobile apps.
July 25 -
The Michigan-based institution also recorded increases in earnings, deposits and membership.
July 25 -
Smart rulemaking starts with consolidating multiple agencies into one body with a clear mandate.
July 25 -
Gone are the Wild West days of Facebook, when the company could do whatever it wanted with little worry of regulatory or earnings repercussions. And as the social network embarks on its Libra currency project, its toughest days loom ahead.
July 24 -
The deal cleared another key hurdle as Financial Services Committee members showed little interest in slowing the formation of Truist Financial.
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