The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued the public list of institutions that it has scheduled for a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examination during the second quarter of 2015. This list is published pursuant to revised CRA regulations published in May 1995 that require each federal bank and thrift […]
OCC: Comptroller of the Currency Thomas Curry Discusses Financial Literacy
WASHINGTON — Comptroller of the Currency Thomas Curry discussed the importance of financial literacy and encouraging healthy savings habits early in life during remarks at the Financial Literacy and Education Commission. Related Links Remarks (PDF) Comptroller of the Currency Thomas Curry About the Financial Literacy and Education Commission
CDFI Fund: Two Independent Reports on the CDFI Program Released
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury Department’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) today issued two independent reports that provide the first-ever comparative analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) as compared to mainstream lenders. The findings confirm that CDFIs are resilient and a reliable […]
Interagency Guidance: Encouraging Youth Savings Programs & FAQs
Five federal financial regulatory agencies today issued guidance to encourage federally insured depository institutions to offer youth savings programs to expand the financial capability of young people. The guidance also provides answers to frequently asked questions related to the establishment of these programs. Many financial institutions already collaborate with schools […]
OCC: Supporting America Saves Week
WASHINGTON — Comptroller of the Currency Thomas J. Curry today issued the following statement in recognition of America Saves Week, February 23 – 28, 2015: The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is pleased to support America Saves Week, which encourages individuals and families to prepare for the future […]
CFPB: Study Reports More Than 50 Million Credit Card Consumers Have Access to Free Credit Scores
New Study Indicates that Consumers Access Credit Scores and Credit Reports in a Variety of Ways but Confusion Persists WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reported that more than 50 million consumers now have free and regular access to their credit scores through their monthly credit card […]
FDIC: Branch Banking Remains Prevalent Despite the Growth of Online and Mobile Banking
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today released a study showing that despite the increased use of online and mobile banking, brick-and-mortar banking offices continue to be the primary means through which FDIC-insured institutions deliver financial services to their customers. FDIC-insured institutions operated 94,725 banking offices as of June 2014, […]
FDIC: Consumers Encouraged to Develop A Plan to Save for Their Goals
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) encourages consumers to use America Saves Week as a time to begin or continue saving towards financial goals. “Saving money on a regular basis in a federally insured financial institution is a proven way to safely and steadily reach your financial goals,” said FDIC Chairman Martin […]
FDIC: New Members for Advisory Council on Community Banking Announced
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today announced the selection of seven new members for its Advisory Committee on Community Banking, which has been providing advice and recommendations to the FDIC on a broad range of community bank policy and regulatory matters since it was established in 2009. The Advisory […]
FDIC: List of Banks Recently Examined for CRA Compliance Issued
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today issued its list of state nonmember banks recently evaluated for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The list covers evaluation ratings that the FDIC assigned to institutions in November 2014. The CRA is a 1977 law intended to encourage insured banks and […]