Regulatory actions and programs

The changes will expand the role of the Consumer Advisory Board and other panels, but stopped short of reversing the downsizing ordered last year by former acting Director Mick Mulvaney.

With the National Credit Union Administration board at full strength for the first time in years, here are three areas where the panel can make a big difference for CUs early on.

The National Credit Union Administration will return the money to credit unions after having lowered the agency's normal operating level last year.

The lawmakers want U.S. banking agencies to join their international peers in ensuring the financial system is resilient to climate-related risks.

The hiring of a former GOP congressional aide suggests the bureau will continue to rely on political appointees in senior positions.

The question for lawmakers is how to work together to make sure as many people as possible are able to take advantage of the opportunities provided by innovation, writes Brian Tate, president and CEO of the Innovative Payments Association.

The alleged supervisory lapses occurred over a five-year period, according to the regulator.

An eight-month-old consent order appears to be forcing the San Francisco bank to grapple more deeply than it did previously with the many failures that led to its account-opening scandal.

Dozens of House members and four senators agree with arguments by farmers and lenders that a proposed change to the 7(a) program would disqualify worthy borrowers.

A motion to limit debate on the nominee to run the consumer bureau passed along strictly party lines, setting the stage for her to be confirmed as early as next week.

Lenders fear the agency's rule could make most poultry producers ineligible for 7(a) loans.

Payday lenders argue that banks cut ties with their industry due to pressure from biased and hostile regulators. But the reality, in some cases, may be more nuanced.

Payday lenders argue that banks cut ties with their industry due to pressure from biased and hostile regulators. But the reality, in some cases, may be more nuanced.

In remarks at the Inclusiv conference, NCUA Chairman Mark McWatters pledged to help small CUs but said they're responsible for their own business plan and can't expect NCUA to do the hard work for them.

The company continues to be restricted from pursuing acquisitions until the Federal Reserve lifts its enforcement order requiring it to strengthen anti-money-laundering controls.

The agency has no plans to release general findings from an extensive review of sales practices at large and midsized banks. That's troublesome, and will only fuel the perception that it is too cozy with the institutions it regulates.

An inquiry into the sales practices of more than 40 banks launched in the wake of the Wells scandal found several systemic issues and hundreds of problems at individual institutions. The OCC completed the review in December but is not making the results public.

The agency’s acting chief has angered consumer advocates by refusing to hold meetings that they say are required by law.

NAFCU's Dan Berger fires back after CUNA CEO Jim Nussle criticized the rival trade group in a recent op-ed.

The FBI has reportedly interviewed employees at the bank’s wealth management unit.