CRA Newswire

OCC: CRA Evaluations for 23 National Banks and Federal Savings Associations Released

WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released a list of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance evaluations that became public during the period of March 1, 2016 through March 31, 2016. The list contains only national banks, federal savings associations, and insured federal branches of foreign banks that have received…

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…

FDIC: List of Bank 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 January 2016. The CRA is a 1977 law intended to encourage insured banks and thrifts to meet local credit…

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…