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Fed again decides not to reduce rates, will reduce balance sheet insteadFriday, May 3, 2024 As the Federal Reserve announced for the sixth straight month that interest rates will remain unchanged, the agency signaled its plans to shift its approach to tackling inflation. This will entail reducing the amount of Treasury securities held on its balance sheet through a process commonly referred to as quantitative tightening. |
FDIC reports first bank failure of 2024Friday, May 3, 2024 The U.S. banking system made it through the first quarter of 2024 without a single bank failure, which is good news after a year in which there was at least one failure per quarter. On April 26, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. announced Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank as the first institution to fail this year. |
Regulators extend comment period for Capital One, Discover proposed mergerFriday, May 3, 2024 The federal banking agencies extended the public comment period for Capital One Financial Corp.’s application to acquire Discover Financial Services. The decision aligns with federal regulators’ stated intent to increase scrutiny over mergers that could result in banks with more than $100 billion in total assets. |
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FHFA finalizes fair lending final rule, codifies UDAP complianceFriday, May 3, 2024 The Federal Housing Finance Agency released a new final rule codifying the agency’s fair lending oversight requirements for the secondary mortgage market. The rule is the culmination of the government-sponsored enterprises’ progress since 2022 on policies to ensure all borrowers and renters have access to fair, sustainable and equitable housing opportunities.
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GAO releases CFPB performance auditFriday, May 3, 2024 The Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) opinion on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s financial statements and related internal controls found relevant materials reliable and controls effective. It also provided an update on the 60 recommendations the GAO made to improve the bureau’s operations.
Trades weigh in on BOI data collection, credit union tax exemptionsFriday, May 3, 2024 Financial trade organizations have their sights trained on several pressing regulatory issues that were not as widely publicized as others but are still critical to their operations. In this roundup, we examine what some of the largest associations representing banks and credit unions have to say about potential rulemaking activities and pending legislative matters that could affect their members’ businesses.
Mortgage industry worries how CFPB report on servicing issues will impact borrowersTuesday, April 30, 2024 The mortgage industry expressed concerns about how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s latest supervisory highlights may impact borrowers’ trust in their mortgage service providers. The report highlighted problematic behavior amongst mortgage servicers related to Regulation X, Regulation Z, unfair, deceptive, and abusive acts or practices, and what the bureau deems as “junk fees.”
FTC sued over rule banning non-compete agreementsTuesday, April 30, 2024 The U.S. Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over the agency’s newly announced final rule banning non-compete agreements. The lawsuit challenges the FTC’s authority to prohibit companies from limiting their employees’ ability to work for rivals.
DOJ launches self-report pilot program to aid criminal investigationsTuesday, April 30, 2024 To help investigators gather information on corporate malfeasance, the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division launched a pilot program to incentivize individuals involved in corporate or financial misconduct to voluntarily disclose what they know. The agency will offer these individuals discretionary grants of immunity and non-prosecution agreements in exchange for cooperation.
FCC votes to restore net neutralityTuesday, April 30, 2024 The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 along party lines in favor of restoring net neutrality, the principle that broadband internet service providers should treat all online traffic equally. The decision to reclassify broadband service as a Title II telecommunications service comes seven years after it was repealed under the Trump administration despite strong public opposition.
Regulatory Roundup: FDIC adds to community banking advisory committeeTuesday, April 30, 2024 Federal regulatory agencies frequently seek feedback from industry stakeholders by forming advisory committees and advertising for comments on rulemaking activities. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. recently added representatives from multiple institutions to its advisory committee on community banking. Learn about these developments and more in this regulatory roundup.
Senate Banking Committee questions FHFA, HUD leaders on regulatory oversightTuesday, April 23, 2024 Asserting the need for more oversight of federal housing regulators, the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee convened a hearing to address pressing issues in the housing sector and assess the performance of its principal regulatory bodies. The hearing featured testimony from Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Sandra Thompson and Department of Housing and Urban Development Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman.
Fed faces mounting pushback on interchange fee proposalTuesday, April 23, 2024 The Federal Reserve’s proposed changes to regulations on interchange fee caps have received pushback from the financial sector and sparked disagreement among Fed Board governors. The Fed extended the comment period by 90 days, until May 12, in response to industry concerns about needing more time to evaluate the rule’s implications.
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