CRA Newswire

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 December 2014. The CRA is a 1977 law intended to encourage insured banks and thrifts to meet local credit…

OCC: CRA Evaluations for 15 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 February 1, 2015 through February 28, 2015.  The list contains only national banks, federal savings associations, and insured federal branches of foreign banks that have received…

ABA: Consumer Tips for Budgeting, Savings and Reducing Debt

March 1-7 is National Consumer Protection Week ​WASHINGTON — In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, the American Bankers Association is highlighting personal finance resources and urging consumers to take an active role in managing and protecting their money.  National Consumer Protection Week, observed the first week in March, is a campaign that encourages consumers nationwide…

OCC: Third Quarter 2015 CRA Examination Schedule Announced

WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released its schedule of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) evaluations to be conducted in the second quarter of 2015. The OCC encourages public comment on the national banks and federal savings associations scheduled to be evaluated under the CRA, and suggests that comments be…

FDIC: Second Quarter 2015 CRA Examination Schedule Announced

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 regulator to publish a quarterly…

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 resource for capital in areas…

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 and build personal wealth. National…