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More lending regulation and interchange restrictions are on tap, says Intrepid Ventures' Eric Grover.
November 19
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As it attempts to craft policy on access to consumers’ financial account information, the agency is wading into a battle between those who want data to flow more freely and those who prioritize security.
November 12 -
Thomas Pinder held jobs at the Justice Department and FDIC before coming to the American Bankers Association in 2012.
November 5 -
The central bank issued a proposal aligning recent stress testing changes with supervisory standards that are tailored to an institution's size and complexity.
September 30 -
The agency finally detailed how it may implement congressional requirements to collect information on credit to small businesses. Lenders below certain asset thresholds and that make few business loans could be off the hook.
September 15 -
The agency’s insurance fund dipped below its statutory minimum last quarter thanks to the rapid rise in deposits, but officials say it should bounce back without a hike in premiums.
September 15 -
The bureau will detail how it will implement a Dodd-Frank Act provision requiring the agency to collect information on small-business lending in order to identify discrimination.
September 14 -
A pandemic-driven surge in bank deposits helped drive the agency's insurance reserves below their statutory minimum.
September 9 -
Several community banks are warning Congress that their participation in the Paycheck Protection Program could cause them to cross a threshold that may lead to, among other things, supervision by the CFPB and a cap on interchange fees.
September 3 -
Lawmakers don't appear ready to relax requirements yet, but they may do so in future legislation in hopes of spurring more bank lending.
August 3 -
Kathy Kraninger told the House Financial Services Committee that she supports proposed action to revamp the bureau's leadership framework following a major Supreme Court decision.
July 30 -
As Senate Republicans consider a new coronavirus relief package, the Federal Reserve chairman said easing the so-called Collins amendment would help financial institutions support the economy.
July 29 -
The agency plans to issue an advance notice of proposed rulemaking dealing with efforts by fintechs and data aggregators to leverage a consumer's bank account information.
July 24 -
Commemorating the law's anniversary, the ex-president, joined by former Sen. Chris Dodd and Rep. Barney Frank, said years of tenacious GOP opposition did little to change the post-crisis regulatory regime.
July 21 -
Kyle Hauptman pledged to focus on capital reform and expanding access for the underserved if confirmed to the credit union regulator's board, but one senator questioned whether the nominee was even qualified to serve.
July 21 -
The Fed’s recent action capping dividend payments might prove inadequate once the coronavirus crisis really hits banks’ capital.
July 14 -
Policymakers have eased some rules and the Supreme Court recently dealt a blow to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. But as the landmark legislation approaches its 10th anniversary, the post-crisis regulatory regime has stayed largely intact.
July 13 -
Rancor between Democrats and Republicans has made it hard to enact subsequent bills. But the 2018 reg relief package and more recent legislation offer hope for efforts to reach across the aisle.
July 6 -
Chris Dodd and Barney Frank said the legislation — nearing its 10th anniversary — put banks in position to be a stabilizing force during the coronavirus crisis.
June 30 -
The Supreme Court threw out a key statutory provision concerning the agency’s leadership structure, but the presidential election and possible legislative reforms could bring about more changes to the embattled bureau.
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