Regulatory Agencies Regulation and Guidance

Jan 07 2013 - Category: Banking Regulations and Legislation

In the wake of the beginning of the recent recession, many financial institutions were required to complete burdensome paperwork to ensure companies kept with new regulations.

Jun 04 2012 - Category: Banking Regulations and Legislation

A recent agreement by a group of government agencies looks to reduce the burdens of duplicative and unnecessary banking rules.

Mar 23 2012 - Category: Banking Regulations and Legislation

The Dodd-Frank Act, charged with ending predatory behavior and abuses by the big banking industry, has garnered a significant amount of attention from banks and consumers regarding the effects of the legislation.

Mar 15 2012 - Category: Banking Regulations and Legislation

Regulations imposed by the Dodd-Frank Act have served as a thorn in the side of the nation's largest banks, many of whom have increased their reliance on service fee income to remain profitable.

Mar 15 2012 - Category: Banking Regulations and Legislation

Amid escalating talks regarding the impact of the Dodd-Frank reforms on the community banking sector, Commerce Bank president Ignacio Urrabazo spoke out against the legislation and noted the obstacles they would impose on smaller banks and consumers alike.

Feb 15 2012 - Category: Banking Regulations and Legislation

While continued discussion about the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has created concerns for community banks and credit unions, a final solution is still uncertain.

Feb 14 2012 - Category: Banking Regulations and Legislation

The creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency was viewed by many large-scale institutions as unnecessary and meddlesome.

Feb 02 2012 - Category: Banking Regulations and Legislation

The contentious Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that has been charged with implementing more safeguards for Americans is facing renewed scrutiny from lawmakers, who are urging the new government agency to slow down its operations.