FDIC: Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Community Banking Announced for July 22nd
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today announced the agency’s Advisory Committee on Community Banking will meet on Thursday, July 22nd to discuss local banking conditions as well as the work of the Minority Depository Institutions Subcommittee. FDIC senior staff will also provide updates on supervision matters, regulatory financial inclusion efforts, and initiatives of the FDIC’s…
FDIC: CFPB and FDIC Release Enhanced Version of Money Smart for Older Adults
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today announced the joint release of an enhanced version of the award-winning financial education curriculum, Money Smart for Older Adults. The enhanced version includes a new section to help people avoid “romance scams” and an updated resource guide. The enhancements to Money Smart for Older…
CFPB: FDIC and CFPB Release Enhanced Version of Money Smart for Older Adults
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today announced the joint release of an enhanced version of the award-winning financial education curriculum, Money Smart for Older Adults.The enhanced version includes a new section to help people avoid “romance scams” and an updated resource guide . The enhancements to Money Smart for Older Adults are…
Agencies Request Comment on Proposed Risk Management Guidance for Third-Party Relationships
The federal bank regulatory agencies today requested public comment on proposed guidance designed to help banking organizations manage risks associated with third-party relationships, including relationships with financial technology-focused entities. The proposed guidance is intended to assist banking organizations in identifying and addressing the risks associated with third-party relationships and responds to industry feedback requesting alignment…
FDIC: FDITECH Registration Open for Tech Sprint to Reach the Unbanked
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today opened the registration period to participate in a Tech Sprint designed to explore new technologies and techniques that would help expand the capabilities of banks to meet the needs of the unbanked. Interested organizations can request to participate in this Tech Sprint by visiting the FDIC’s Tech Lab…
FDIC & Federal Reserve: List of Distressed or Underserved Nonmetropolitan Middle-Income Geographies Released
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation today announced the availability of the 2021 list of distressed or underserved nonmetropolitan middle-income geographies. These are geographic areas where revitalization or stabilization activities are eligible to receive Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) consideration under the community development definition. Distressed nonmetropolitan…
FDIC: “Fintech: A Bridge to Economic Inclusion” Virtual Conference Scheduled for June 29th
June 29th event to address how technology can create greater opportunities The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will host a virtual conference on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, to explore how financial technology and innovation can create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive banking system. Fintech: A Bridge to Economic Inclusion will feature leading voices in the world of…
FFIEC: 2020 Data on Mortgage Lending Availability Announced
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) today announced the availability of data on 2020 mortgage lending transactions at 4,475 U.S. financial institutions reported under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). Covered institutions include banks, savings associations, credit unions, and mortgage companies. The HMDA data are the most comprehensive publicly available information on mortgage market…
FDIC: FDITECH Tech Sprint to Reach More Unbanked People Launched
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation today announced a ‘tech sprint’ designed to explore new technologies and techniques that would help expand the capabilities of banks to meet the needs of unbanked individuals and households. The FDIC‘s tech lab, FDITECH, is launching a first-of-its-kind tech sprint by challenging participants to identify better resources and tools to help…