A recording of the FDIC’s and CFPB’s Jan. 29 webinar, “Tax Time and EITC: Bankable Moments and Resources for Consumers,” is available online. During the webinar, the FDIC announced a new resource for banks to encourage them to connect with local nonprofit partners providing free tax preparation assistance, noting that such partnerships may be eligible for favorable consideration under the Community Reinvestment Act regulations.
ROAD to Housing Act becomes law
Among its homeownership benefits, the legislation also includes provisions related to brokered deposits, bank examinations, de novo bank formation and a mentor-protégé program pairing large financial institutions with smaller depository institutions.









