Compliance News

In today’s banking environment as soon as one big new regulation is implemented another pops up. Our compliance resources help your community bank stay one step ahead of the regulators.

Regulations and Guidance
Mar 31, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Agencies issue updated HMDA guide

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council issued the 2021 edition of “A Guide to HMDA Reporting: Getting It Right!” for HMDA-related data collected in 2021 and reported in 2022.

Mar 24, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Large payments companies move to single exam

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors said 13 nationwide payments firms have undergone or are undergoing their single comprehensive exams during the first quarter as part of the "One Company, One Exam" program.

Mar 23, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
CFPB reports on debt-collection rule

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released its 2020 annual report to Congress on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, including public enforcement action details.

Mar 19, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
New Nacha rules take effect today

Two new Nacha rules take effect today on Same Day ACH and account validation.

Mar 12, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Agencies propose private flood insurance Q&As

Federal regulators requested comments on 24 proposed interagency questions and answers regarding private flood insurance.

Mar 12, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
CFPB rescinds abusiveness policy statement

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it is rescinding its January 2020 “Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices.”

Mar 10, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
FinCEN issues AML notice on art, antiquities

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a notice on Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 requirements related to antiquities and arts.

Mar 10, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
CFPB: sex discrimination prohibitions apply to sexual orientation, gender identity

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued an interpretive rule clarifying that the prohibition against sex discrimination under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Regulation B includes discrimination related to sexual orientation and gender identity.

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