Department of the Treasury officials said the agency would contribute to the updated National Action Plan (NAP) to Combat Human Trafficking and play a role in countering the abuse. The NAP offers ...
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last week adopted rules finalizing amendments regarding implementation of submission and disclosure requirements in the Holding Foreign Companies Accountab...
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An American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) survey has determined inflation fears and a challenging hiring environment continue to impact domestic economic optimism. AICPA officia...
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) officials said a report generated by the organization determined banks continue to rely heavily on overdraft and non-sufficient funds (NSF) revenue. NSF ...
Read MoreU.S. Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL) recently introduced the Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2021, which seeks to expand mortgage insurance premium payment eligibility an...
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The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) will continue to oppose proposed legislation imposing a cap on interest rates, which it maintains would limit consumers’ credit access. The CBA has indicate...
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI) determined third-quarter domestic house prices increased 18.5 percent from the same time frame from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, the...
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The Treasury Department has detailed the most recent numbers for Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program disbursements, noting state and local governments helped over 521,000 renters and landlords i...
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officials have detailed a settlement agreement the agency has established with oilfield services company ProPetro Holding Corp. and its founder and former CEO ...
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U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) has forwarded correspondence to stablecoin issuers and exchanges, seeking insight regarding efforts to protect consumers and investors. Brown sent letters to Circle, ...
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The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) is offering support to a measure the organization said would prevent direct Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) loan program lending. The CUNA note...
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The U.S. Treasury Department has reached an agreement with Turkey regarding transitioning from the existing Turkish Digital Services Tax to a new multilateral solution. The agreement was establishe...
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Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) officials have detailed the membership of its 2022 Affordable Rental Housing Advisory Council, which provides input regarding affordable rental housing and homeowner...
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Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) officials are touting the benefits of the recently launched BankTech Ventures Investment Fund, noting the endeavor would maximize efficiencies and expan...
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced that Haoxiang Zhu has been appointed as the agency's Division of Trading and Markets Director post. Additionally, David Saltiel ...
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The Federal Reserve Board said federal bank regulatory agencies have approved a final rule that seeks to improve information sharing regarding banking system cyber incidents. Final rule compliance...
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published a proposed rule requiring securities lenders to provide material terms of transactions to a registered national securities association. ...
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A recently released National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) report details state insurance regulators' efforts to manage climate-related risks while also promoting resiliency. The r...
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The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) recently hosted a hearing focused on digital assets and the government's role in regulation and policy. The hearing, “Demystifying Crypto: Digital Assets and th...
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking input regarding Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) rule implementation. The agency has issued a Request for Information (RFI) in accordan...
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