SEC releases 2024 examination priorities
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examinations released its 2024 examination priorities this week. The release seeks to inform investors and registrants of the key risks, exami...
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ICE reports record trading activity on mortgage rate lock index
Intercontinental Exchange’s U.S. Residential Mortgage Rate Lock Index Futures reached record trading activity during September and the third quarter of 2023. The index had a record 67,416 contrac...
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SEC adopts new rule on reporting securities loans
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a new rule that will require certain persons to report information about securities loans to a registered national securities association (RNSA). ...
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MBA: Mortgage origination volume expected to increase in 2024
Total mortgage origination volume is expected to increase to $1.95 trillion in 2024 from the $1.64 trillion expected in 2023, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). By loan count, tot...
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NCUA chair discussed housing market and its challenges at industry conference
The chairman of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) discussed the housing market and consumer challenges, among other topics, at the American Credit Union Mortgage Association's 2023 Annua...
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U.S. Chamber announces seven finalists for America’s Top Small Business award
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced the seven finalists for its “America’s Top Small Business” Awards. The finalists, chosen among a record of more than 15,000 applicants, stand out for th...
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New report looks at need for innovation among financial institutions
A new report on innovation in the financial sector found that establishing a tech-driven organizational culture is imperative for financial institutions for survival. A key finding of the report, c...
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Intercontinental Exchange uses electronic warehouse warrants for commodity delivery
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), which runs various exchanges, announced the successful delivery of London Cocoa using fully electronic warehouse warrants. This is notable because it marks the firs...
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APCIA releases new report on impact of EVs on the insurance industry
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) has released a new paper that examines electric vehicle adoption and its impact for the insurance industry. The paper, titled “Electri...
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More than half of U.S. counties under threat of climate hazards, Treasury report says
According to a report from the U.S. Treasury Department, more than half of the U.S. counties face heightened future exposure to at least one of three climate hazards due to climate change. The rep...
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