Several industry trade associations are urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to grant a 60-day extension for comments on its proposed rule on credit card late fees that financial ins...
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The U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) released its response to the Economic Report of the President, making recommendations to improve the economy. The JEC is required by law to respond...
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The House Financial Services Committee advanced the Close the Industrial Loan Company (ILC) Loophole Act, which drew praise from the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and the National Associati...
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a final rule to financially help survivors of human trafficking. Survivors often find that their credit reports reflect financial obligations...
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently adopted amendments focusing on electronic filing requirements for investment advisers and institutional investment managers. “In a digital ag...
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U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) is urging Congress to seek long-term reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to benefit taxpayers and homeowners. Officials said Toomey encouraged...
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Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) officials are touting the launch of an online toolkit to aid in addressing the racial homeownership gap. The resource is...
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The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has joined other groups in requesting the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) reconsider its decision to eliminate the Office of Supervisor...
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U.S. Reps. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) and French Hill (R-AR) recently sent correspondence to House Committee on Financial Services Chair Maxine Waters to call on Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Dire...
Read MoreThe House Financial Services Committee advanced 10 bills last week that reduce housing costs, help small businesses, and protect whistleblowers, among others. Among the legislation advanced is the...
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