The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently conducted a review regarding large bank strategies for entering bankruptcy, if needed, and addressing related legal and financial obstacles. Afte...
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Sens. Tom Cotton (R-AR), Doug Jones (D-AL) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) recently introduced a measure designed to halt the predatory practice of sending high-interest loans to consumers in the form of live...
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National Small Business Association (NSBA) officials recently joined other organizations in seeking suspension of the Health Insurance Tax (HIT) for calendar year 2020. The HIT is a tax passed ont...
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As a means of providing firms with information to ease compliance with rules and regulations, the Financial Industry Regulation Authority recently published its 2018 Report on FINRA Examination Findin...
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced last week multiple initiatives and resources designed to enhance the deposit insurance application process. “A pipeline of new banks is ...
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Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently crafted the Small Business Lending Fairness Act, which is designed to shield small businesses from predatory lenders. The bill seeks to pr...
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Federal banking regulators are seeking public comment on a proposal to raise the threshold from $250,000 to $400,000 for residential real estate transactions requiring an appraisal. The $250,000 th...
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a report Tuesday determining that credit access is key to consumer and small business economic mobility and prosperity. CFPB officials said ...
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The Appraisal Institute, an association that represents real estate appraisers, strongly opposes the National Credit Union Administration’s (NCUA) plan to reduce the number of non-residential real e...
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Findings of a National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) survey conducted by Morning Consult revealed nearly three out of four American households believe the nation is suffering a housing affordabi...
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Federal regulatory agencies are encouraging banks to explore innovative approaches to strengthen the financial system against illicit financial activity. In a joint statement issued this week, the...
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A report released by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) recently maintained that credit, operational, compliance and interest rate risks are key themes for the federal banking system....
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announce Friday that it will reduce assessments on national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches and agencies of foreign banks ...
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted Friday guidelines promoting research on mutual funds, exchange‑traded funds, registered closed-end funds, business development companies, and sim...
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The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) commended Congress for including net operating loss (NOL) reform in its end-of-year tax package. The proposed legislation – the American Innovation...
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