The U.S. House of Representatives recently advanced legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) to address racial equity in mortgages, lending, and investments. The Financial Services...
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A group of Senate Republicans introduced legislation that seeks to provide tax relief and protections for middle-class Americans. The Middle-Class Savings and Investment Act would exclude a reason...
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U.S. Sens. Richard Burr (R-NC) and Bob Casey (D-PA) recently introduced a bill that seeks to offer parents greater flexibility regarding transferring unused/excess funds from a college savings account...
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently charged the City of Rochester, N.Y., some former city officials, and an advisor with misleading investors in a $119 million bond offering. Spec...
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U.S. Sens. John Hoeven (R-ND) and Tim Scott (R-SC) are among a group of senators expressing concerns about a proposed Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule on climate disclosures, particularly...
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The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) voiced its opposition to a bill that addresses bank overdraft services and fees for customers. In a new letter sent to the House Committee on Financial Servi...
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A bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN) that is designed to help more small businesses compete for federal contracts was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives. The Strengthening...
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U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced legislation last week in the U.S. House of Representatives that would allow students to take over the student debt that was incurred on their behalf. Fosterâ...
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a Request for Information in conjunction with an inquiry into practices and financial products that may leave employees indebted to employers...
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to extend a provision within the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) that establishes streamlined bankruptcy procedures for s...
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