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Regulations and Guidance
Feb 28, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
FinCEN issues alert on surge in mail theft-related check fraud

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an alert to financial institutions on the nationwide surge in check fraud schemes targeting the U.S. Mail.

Feb 28, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
Supreme Court taking up challenge to CFPB funding structure

The U.S. Supreme Court said it will take up a case challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's funding method after a federal appeals court ruled last fall that it is unconstitutional.

Feb 21, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
OCC updates change-in-control booklet

The OCC issued a revised version of the “Change In Bank Control” booklet of the Comptroller’s Licensing Manual.

Feb 8, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
OCC updates booklet on branch closings

The OCC issued the “Branch Closings” booklet of the Comptroller’s Licensing Manual. The revised booklet replaces the booklet of the same title issued June 2017, makes corrections where necessary, and contains updated guidance.

Feb 8, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
CFPB issues guidance on digital mortgage platforms

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued an advisory opinion to prevent digital mortgage comparison-shopping platforms from illegally referring borrowers to only lenders paying referral fees.

Feb 6, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
FDIC issues update on amended HMDA threshold

The FDIC issued a Financial Institution Letter on changes to the loan-origination threshold for reporting Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data on closed-end mortgage loans following a recent court decision. The OCC previously issued a similar bulletin.

Feb 3, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
Proposal would require banks to verify U.S. Treasury checks

The Treasury Department’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service issued a proposed rule to amend its regulations governing the payment of checks drawn on the U.S. Treasury.

Feb 2, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
OCC issues bulletin on amended HMDA threshold

The OCC issued a bulletin on changes to the loan-origination threshold for reporting Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data on closed-end mortgage loans following a recent court decision.

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