CFPB Structure, CDFI Funding, and Marijuana Banking Addressed in New Appropriations Bill
The House recently passed the FY25 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill which restructures the CFPB and limits its funding, calls for marijuana banking protections, and outlines CDFI funding, Emily Claus reports.
States Weighing In on the Matter of Credit Union Purchases of Banks
State lawmakers in Colorado are doing something that members of Congress have refused to do. They have said that credit unions cannot buy banks. State legislators in Tennessee have said the same thing. David Baumann reports on the issue and whether other states may follow suit.
Supreme Court’s Rules in Favor of CFPB; Director Chopra Ramps Up Activity
Now that the Supreme Court has found the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s funding mechanism constitutional, Director Rohit Chopra is revving up the agency’s engines, reports David Baumann.
Texas Judge Issues Injunction on CFPB’s Credit Card Late Fee Rule
In the ongoing case of financial institutions vs the CFPB, a Federal Judge in Texas has issued an injunction of the CFPB’s credit card late fee ruling, reports Emily Claus.
Appraisers Under Fire for Alleged Bias, Lenders On Notice
The issue of whether appraisers are guilty of racial and ethnic bias an important one, particularly since regulatory agencies have made it clear that lenders, including credit unions, are responsible for the accuracy of appraisals. David Baumann reports on the developments.
CFPB and Credit Unions Clash on Fee Income Reporting and Protections
In recent news on the never-ending clash between credit unions and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regarding fee income, credit unions are speaking out against new requirements making fee income public information, reports Emily Claus.
CFPB’s Credit Card Late Fee Rule Change Still Slated for May 2024 Despite Staunch Opposition
Opponents of the CFPB’s credit card late fee proposal are trying to shoot it down everywhere. So far, they are failing. The rule still is slated to go into effect next month. David Baumann reports on the latest developments.
GAO Says CDFIs Need Help, NCUA Making $3.4 Million Available to Low-Income-Designated Credit Unions Through CDRLF Grants
The Government Accountability Office recently published a study suggesting CDFIs and MDIs need more help acquiring and implementing technology to help low- and moderate-income communities; meanwhile the NCUA is opening its CDRLF grant program for 2024 to assist low-income-designated credit unions. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.
Postal Service Banking Limps On Despite Lackluster Results of Pilot Program
US Postal Service advocates are still pushing the USPS check cashing service despite dismal results from the initial pilot, which they blame on poor scope and planning. But those in the bank and credit union industries still feel it’s unnecessary reports David Baumann.
The Fight Against the CFPB’s Late Fee Rule Continues, But Not In Texas
In the latest update on pushback against the CFBP’s credit card late fee ruling, a Texas judge has rejected trade groups’ request for the suit to be filed in the lone star state—where the conditions are more favorable—instead of Washington D.C. Emily Claus reports.
