The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is joining the nation’s community bankers in touting passage of a bill designed to boost consumer credit and business lending. Congress recentl...
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The Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) announced plans this week to update commercial appraisal data standards. MISMO officials said they are working to collaborate with o...
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Citing confusion, difficulty of use and frequently unacceptable assessments, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has eliminated a fair housing assessment tool initially intended to b...
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The House Committee on Appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) approved by voice vote last week a measure renewing protections for state medical cannabis programs whe...
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The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Enforcement (Division) took center stage during a recent House hearing examining its mission, operation, and current initiatives. The Su...
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The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is encouraging swift confirmation of Michelle “Miki” Bowman for the Federal Reserve Board. The organization forwarded correspondence to the S...
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A trio of organizations recently weighed in on the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection’s (CFB) request for information on the efficiency of the Bureau’s enforcement of federal consumer financi...
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Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) officials said the agency is making an effort to bolster mortgage access for limited English proficiency (LEP) borrowers. The FHFA, with Fannie Mae and Freddie...
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The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) is seeking Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) compliance regarding the implementation of an entrepreneurial court order. The NVCA joined entre...
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The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are imploring lawmakers to pass a banking regulatory relief bill, as a means of strengthening economic growth and job creation. ICBA officials re...
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The House of Representatives has repealed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB's) 2013 guidelines regarding indirect auto lending, using the Congressional Review Act (CRA). The Senat...
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The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is lending support to a measure designed to provide regulatory relief by strengthening economic growth, job creation, and consumer protection. To...
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A group of senators recently began imploring financial institutions to take a stand against gun violence and establish new guidelines for clients to improve public safety and save lives. Sens. Rich...
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The IFAC (International Federation of Accountants) and Business at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) recently released survey results determining regulatory divergence c...
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Wednesday the launch of an additional tool designed to protect investors. The SEC Action Lookup for Individuals (SALI) would help identify re...
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Sens. Jim Risch (R-ID) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) recently encouraged the Small Business Administration (SBA) to take steps to improve the content and delivery of cybersecurity assistance for small busines...
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CIT Direct Capital released survey results Monday detailing the small business owner optimism regarding growth and expansion. Officials said the Harris Poll1 effort revealed nearly three out of fou...
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The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) is lending support to an initiative designed to expand the public companies landscape. The NVCA has joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other org...
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The Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Securities and Investment recently conducted a hearing to review the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Cor...
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Housing and Urban Development (HUD) officials unveiled this week a series of reforms designed to offer simpler, less invasive and more transparent rent structures. HUD officials said the effort wou...
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