The American Bankers Association (ABA) recently commissioned a survey that showed nearly three-quarters of consumers are choosing to access their bank accounts through online and mobile platforms. ...
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Credit Union National Association (CUNA) officials said the organization supports the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) board voted to approve a final risk-based capital rule. CUNA offici...
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is imploring public companies to consider cyber threats when implementing internal accounting controls. SEC officials recently released details of an in...
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Americans for Financial Reform and National Consumer Law Center officials recently joined other public interest groups in expressing opposition to proposals espousing reduced fintech regulatory measur...
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Legislation designed to help small businesses safeguard their intellectual property with expanded education on obtaining and protecting patents was recently signed into law by President Donald Trump. ...
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National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) officials are espousing the benefits of industry personnel exploring developments in autonomous vehicles and cybersecurity, categorized as two di...
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National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) officials maintain third quarter investment in venture capital-backed companies topped $27.8 billion, adding 2018 could be a record year for most venture ca...
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Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs members Sens. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and John Kennedy (R-LA) recently forwarded correspondence to Facebook officials amid reports the social media ...
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The CFA Institute and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation recently released study findings designed to debunk common assumptions about millennial investors. The effort determined, among other ...
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) officials are espousing the benefits of a new initiative designed to foster greater transparency and accountability. FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams sai...
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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced this week plans to consolidate its Examination and Risk Monitoring Programs. The effort would involve integrating three separate progra...
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Recently released telephone survey results revealed a dip in economic optimism this fall but determined the level remains above that of 2017. Officials said the PNC Economic Outlook, a semiannual ...
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The Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit recently conducted a hearing to explore efforts to bolster financial services digital data security regu...
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The House Ways and Means Committee recently approved three measures collectively known as Tax Reform 2.0, including the Family Savings Act of 2018. The Family Savings Act of 2018, which was introdu...
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The Housing and Insurance Subcommittee met recently to examine misconduct allegations regarding the Alexander County Housing Authority (ACHA) in Cairo, Illinois. Subcommittee Chairman Sean Duffy (R...
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A National Small Business Association (NSBA) survey has determined small-business owners’ political involvement has dropped in nearly every category. NSBA officials said the 2018 Politics of Smal...
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To enhance customer service, US Bank officials said the institution has created a digital option for small businesses to apply for and to receive loans or credit lines. “We created this new digit...
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Eric A. Cioppa has been appointed to a two-year term as the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s (FSOC) state insurance commissioner representative. Officials said Cioppa, who serves as superi...
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The Community Financial Services Association of America (CFSA) and Consumer Service Alliance of Texas (CSAT) are contesting the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection’s (CFPB) small-dollar loan rul...
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The National Association of Federally Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU) is reaffirming its position consumer financial services complaints should not be made public. NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger ...
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