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[ March 14, 2025 ] Comments due April 10 on bank merger policy rescission; FDIC plans future revision FDIC
[ March 14, 2025 ] Michigan bank, after many enforcement actions for phony loan program, acquired by Florida banking firm OCC
[ March 14, 2025 ] First meeting of FSOC under new administration to be held entirely in executive session Other
[ March 12, 2025 ] Office hours focusing on topics of crypto, fintechs, innovation set for May by OCC OCC
[ March 11, 2025 ] FinCEN order ramps up CTR filing by money services businesses in certain CA, TX border areas Other

Discrimination for sexual orientation, gender identity prohibited, bureau clarifies in rule

March 9, 2021 0

Discrimination for sexual orientation or gender identity is prohibited under equal credit opportunity regulations, the federal consumer financial protection agency said Tuesday. The subhead for the press release announcing the rule issued by the agency […]

NCUA Board chairman lauds diversity at agency – with a special nod to LGBTQ staff

January 17, 2019 0

The federal regulator of credit unions has increased the diversity of its workforce in a number of areas, the chairman of the agency’s board said Thursday, noting in particular the increased number of lesbian, gay, […]

Comments due April 10 on bank merger policy rescission; FDIC plans future revision

March 14, 2025 0

Public comments on a bank regulator’s proposal to rescind its September 2024 bank merger policy statement, and reinstate its prior policy statement on an interim basis, are due April 10, according to a notice in the Federal Register Friday. The [...]
Michigan bank, after many enforcement actions for phony loan program, acquired by Florida banking firm

March 14, 2025 0

A Southfield, Mich., bank that was the focus from 2022-24 of numerous enforcement actions, including prohibitions of employees associated with a risky loan program, will be acquired by a Florida banking company, the Federal Reserve said Friday. In a release, [...]
First meeting of FSOC under new administration to be held entirely in executive session

March 14, 2025 0

The first meeting of the financial stability oversight group chaired by the new Treasury secretary will be held March 20, the agency announced late Thursday. According to the agency, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will preside over the meeting of the [...]
Office hours focusing on topics of crypto, fintechs, innovation set for May by OCC

March 12, 2025 0

Virtual office hours focusing on technology and innovation – particularly about such topics as cryptocurrency and relationships between banks and financial technology companies (fintechs) — are set for May 6-8 by the national bank regulator, the agency said Wednesday. The [...]