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Regulations and Guidance
Dec 1, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
CFPB issues final policy on advisory opinions

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued its final policy on advisory opinions, which are designed to provide guidance to entities on outstanding regulatory uncertainty.

Dec 1, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
Agencies encourage end of LIBOR-based contracts

Federal regulators issued a joint statement encouraging banks to cease entering into new contracts that use U.S. dollar LIBOR as a reference rate as soon as practicable and no later than Dec. 31, 2021, to facilitate the transition away from LIBOR.

Nov 25, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
OCC issues proposal on CRA general performance standards

The OCC issued a proposed rule on Community Reinvestment Act general performance standards with a 60-day comment period.

Nov 24, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
CFPB updates HMDA filing guide

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released an update to its Filing Instructions Guide for HMDA data collected in 2021 and reported in 2022.

Nov 23, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
Agencies respond to ICBA push on asset thresholds

Federal regulators announced ICBA-advocated relief from regulatory burdens caused by participating in federal coronavirus response programs.

Nov 17, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
OCC rule updates licensing requirements

The OCC released a final rule updating and clarifying licensing policies and procedures. The final rule makes various changes to the OCC’s Rules, Policies, and Procedures for Corporate Activities, 12 CFR part 5.

Nov 16, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
CFPB issues debt-collection compliance guide

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a guide on its compliance aids related to its final rule implementing the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Nov 13, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
CFPB issues resources on housing help

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released brochures, videos, and other resources to help consumers seeking mortgage and housing assistance during the coronavirus national emergency.

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