On Wednesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it had charged investment advisor Senvest Management LLC for widespread and longstanding recordkeeping failures. The SEC also c...
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U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) has expressed his support for a rule that would reduce excessive bank overdraft penalties. The proposed rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) would clos...
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Six more states have joined a lawsuit against a financial company for violations of multiple consumer protection laws that cost consumers hundreds of millions of dollars. The suit is against Marine...
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Confidence among small business owners is rising, according to the latest MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index. The index, which measures small business owner’s confidence, s...
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The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose in March, reflecting an improved outlook by farmers and producers on the economy. The index increased by 3 points in March to 114, wi...
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On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) questioned the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) decision to approve a Small Business Lending Company license for a lender seeking to sell. In a le...
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On Monday, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Board of Directors approved the appointment of E. Marshall Gentry to the position of chief financial officer. Gentry will also serve as ...
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The Federal Reserve Board is now accepting applications from individuals who wish to be considered for membership in its Community Advisory Council (CAC). The CAC, formed in 2015, advises the board...
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Intercontinental Exchange released its April 2024 ICE Mortgage Monitor Report this week, which provides an analysis of rates in the current high interest rate environment. Specifically, the ICE Res...
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Guidance was issued this week on a program that provides tax credits for solar and wind projects in low-income communities. The Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program, created by the Inflation...
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