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[ October 23, 2026 ] Interest rate risk report exposes some vulnerability for banks over longer term OCC
[ October 22, 2026 ] OCC finalizes rule for crypto under GENIUS Act; more to come on waiver requests OCC
[ October 16, 2026 ] CU stablecoin activity reporting eyed for Q1 2027 call report; comments due Dec. 8 NCUA
[ October 15, 2026 ] Beige Book finds some economic growth – but consumer growth seems driven by higher-income households The Fed
[ October 15, 2026 ] NCUA targets fidelity bond/insurance, incidental powers, CLF in 12th reg relief round NCUA

Bureau advisory opinion explains how digital mortgage comparison-shopping platforms might violate RESPA kickback prohibitions

February 7, 2023 0

Digital mortgage comparison-shopping platforms that give preferred placement or otherwise steer consumers to lenders based on the lenders’ compensation to the platforms are violating section 8 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), the […]

Interest rate risk report exposes some vulnerability for banks over longer term

October 23, 2026 0

Economic value of equity (EVE) is more vulnerable to interest rate increases than are other financial indicators, according to the latest interest rate risk statistics report issued Friday by the national bank regulator. According to the quarterly report (for fall [...]
OCC finalizes rule for crypto under GENIUS Act; more to come on waiver requests

October 22, 2026 0

Providing a “clear, practical foundation for private-sector innovation, competition, and American leadership in digital assets” is the aim of a cryptocurrency final rule issued Wednesday by the national bank regulator, the agency said. According to the Office of the Comptroller [...]