Pennsylvanian state officials said time is running out for residents interested in applying for pardons from minor marijuana-related convictions via the PA Marijuana Pardon Project. Over 2,500 peop...
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A group of organizations recently forwarded correspondence to lawmakers to express opposition to the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 (H. 8874). The American Bankers Association, Bank Policy Ins...
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Amid a New York State Department of Labor investigation determining insurance fraud accounted for more than $11 million in benefits payments in August, state officials are outlining suppression effort...
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Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) is advocating maximum flexibility in implementing electric vehicle (EV) tax credit provisions within the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Warnock has forwarded corresponde...
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officials reached a settlement with Oracle Corp. to resolve charges the company violated Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) provisions. According to the S...
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The Federal Reserve Board is seeking comments regarding operational risk-management update requirements for certain systemically important financial market utilities (FMUs) under the panel's supervisi...
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The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) has joined the American Association of Credit Union Leagues and state Leagues in advocating for U.S. Congress to assist with certification issues related t...
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officials have detailed settled charges against mineral production company Compass Minerals International Inc., alleging the firm misled investors. The SEC ...
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A Democratic group of senators recently detailed a discussion draft of legislation that seeks to expand the mental health workforce to provide care for those in need. Senate Finance Committee Chair...
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Senate Finance Committee Republicans have forwarded correspondence to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Charles Rettig, seeking details regarding the agency's use of its $80 billion funding ...
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House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services Republicans recently expressed opposition to Amalgamated Bank's proposal to track citizens who purchase firearms. U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry ...
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Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR) said he is continuing his investigation into the use of private placement life insurance by the wealthiest Americans to avoid and evade taxes. Wyden ...
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During a recent Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) expressed concerns about crypto mixers being used by Russian oligarchs and others to eva...
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officials have detailed charges against Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (MSSB), alleging the firm failed to protect customer personal identifying information (...
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An Investment Company Institute (ICI) study has determined retirement saving continued to be a strong focus for defined contribution (DC) plan participants during the first half of this year. The a...
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released its annual residential mortgage lending activity and trends report, noting shifts from refinance loans in 2020 to home purchase loans in 20...
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A trio of lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives have joined 37 colleagues in advocating for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) reform initiatives. Reps. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Judy Chu (D...
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed several bills seeking to strengthen the state's cannabis laws while also expanding the legal cannabis market and redressing cannabis prohibition harms. “Fo...
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A Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) report examining the Buy Now, Pay Later industry determined the industry grew during the pandemic, but borrowers may have received uneven disclosures and ...
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Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) officials have released a new report highlighting Hispanic American economic growth contributions. The analysis, in...
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