OCC: National Financial Capability Month Recognized in Capitol Hill Event
WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) recognized National Financial Capability Month by participating in the annual Financial Literacy Day on Capitol Hill event today. OCC staff distributed financial capability materials at the event, including the agency’s Financial Literacy Update and the OCC’s Consumer Advisories. Staff also highlighted the OCC’s HelpWithMyBank.gov Web site, which provides…
OCC: Perspective on Responsible Innovation Published; Feedback Solicited
WASHINGTON—The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today published its perspective on responsible innovation in the federal banking system and solicited feedback on what more it could do to support innovation that better serves consumers, businesses, and communities. In Supporting Responsible Innovation in the Federal Banking System: An OCC Perspective, the agency summarizes its…
Federal Reserve: New Survey Provides Information on Mobile Financial Services
Mobile banking use continued to rise last year as smartphone adoption grew and consumers were increasingly drawn to the convenience of mobile financial services, according to a Federal Reserve Board report, Consumers and Mobile Financial Services 2016, released on Wednesday. The report documents consumers’ use of mobile phones–Internet-enabled smartphones as well as more basic phones with limited…
ABA: Out With The Old, In With The Savings – 6 Tips To Spring Clean Your Finances
WASHINGTON — For many Americans, spring is a time to clean, sort and tidy up around the house. As consumers dust off their shelves and rid their homes of clutter, the American Bankers Association encourages them to organize their finances. “The arrival of spring motivates people to renew their surroundings, and what better way to…
CDFI Fund: Upcoming Deadlines for FY 2016 CDFI and NACA Programs Round
As a reminder for potential fiscal year (FY) 2016 Community Development Financial Institutions Program (CDFI Program) and Native American CDFI Assistance Program (NACA Program) applicants, the deadline for online submission of the SF-424 through Grants.gov for this year’s CDFI Program and NACA Program funding rounds is March 18, 2016 at 11:59 PM Eastern. The deadline for online…
CDFI Fund: Important Update for FY 2016 Capital Magnet Fund Applicants – Award Amount & FAQs
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) has determined that there will be $93,472,163 available in awards under the fiscal year (FY) 2016 round of the Capital Magnet Fund. Through the Capital Magnet Fund, the CDFI Fund provides competitively awarded grants to CDFIs and qualified nonprofit housing organizations. Capital Magnet Fund awards finance affordable…
CDFI Fund: Award Management Information System (AMIS) Is Available
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) launched the Awards Management Information System (AMIS) in September 2015. AMIS is an enterprise-wide business system that is gradually replacing the myCDFIFund portal. Since the launch we have continued to implement updates and improvements to the AMIS tool, including accepting applications for our award programs directly in…