White House Sanctions Russia in Wake of Cyber Activity
President Obama yesterday announced additional sanctions on Russia in response to cyber activities that targeted the 2016 election process.
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CRA Asset-Size Thresholds to Increase Slightly
The asset-size thresholds used to define “small” and “intermediate small” institutions under the Community Reinvestment Act regulations will increase slightly...
ABA Opposes CFPB’s Subjective Rating System for Bank Handling of Complaints
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s proposed addition to its consumer complaint database would further erode consumer privacy and foster the...
OCC Finalizes Rule Banning Industrial, Commercial Metal Dealing
The OCC today finalized a rule prohibiting national banks from dealing or investing in industrial and commercial metals.
ABA, Farm Group Efforts Result in FSA Funding Extension
ABA and several farming and financial groups wrote to the congressional appropriations committees today urging them to ensure the Farm...
New York to Revise Controversial Cybersecurity Proposal
The New York Department of Financial Services will revise a set of proposed cybersecurity regulations amidst numerous objections from bankers,...
FDIC Seeks Comment on New De Novo Handbook
The FDIC is asking for comments on a new handbook it has developed to help de novo banks apply for...
Fed Survey: Noncash Payments Total $178 Trillion
More than 144 billion noncash payments -- those made with debit or credit cards, ACH and checks -- were made...
ABA’s Nichols Talks Treasury in Real Clear Politics Interview
In an interview with Real Clear Politics this week, ABA President and CEO Rob Nichols discussed the changes facing the...
