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  This week’s headlining news item is the latest on CRA Modernization. A joint press release from the FDIC, OCC, and FRB issued today announced that due to pending litigation, they intend to rescind the Community Reinvestment Act final rule issued October 2023 and reinstate the framework that existed prior to its release. We’ll be closely watching how the agencies approach CRA implementation and will be sure to share insights and updates with you here. […]

  This compliance news round up features developments from the OCC, Federal Reserve, The Treasury, and others. Continue reading to catch up on the most recent news impacting our industry. Federal Reserve Governor Bowman Nominated to be Vice Chair for Supervision March 17, 2025 Federal Reserve Board Governor Michelle W. Bowman has issued a statement following her nomination by the president to be Vice Chair for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal […]

Who’s Who at the Helm of Federal Banking Regulatory Agencies? Newly inaugurated President Trump signed his first batch of Executive Orders on January 20, 2025. Among them was an Executive Order that included a regulatory freeze, blocking all regulatory agencies from proposing or issuing any rules until they are reviewed and approved by a Trump-appointed executive. We have started to see those Trump-appointed executives take their places across the financial regulatory agencies and expect them […]

Last weekend created some excitement for those of us working in risk and compliance. On Friday, February 7, 2025, Russell Vought was appointed as the Interim Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). On Saturday the 8th, Mr. Vought ordered employees to “cease supervision and examination activity”, before telling staff Monday to “stand down from performing any work task.” Then, the agency’s chief operating officer informed employees on Sunday that the CFPB’s headquarters would […]

This week we’re sharing two updates from the regulators. The first about UDAP/UDAAP and the second on Elder Financial Abuse… OCC Updates Booklet on Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices and Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices On December 3rd, the OCC announced updates and rescissions to their booklet containing information for examiners regarding UDAP and UDAAP. In their announcement, the OCC said that the updated booklet… provides further clarity regarding sound risk management […]