Links in “Agencies”

The NCUA has issued two prohibition orders for the month of August, one to a Texas credit union employee for undisclosed reasons and another to an Ohio credit union employee for theft. [9/1/15]

Cybercriminals are compromising official email accounts of U.S. businesses and using those accounts to initiate fraudulent wire transfers. More than 7,000 U.S. businesses have been victimized by this scam, with actual and attempted losses of more than $700 million. [8/31/15]

The CFPB and Federal Housing Finance Agency have released two reports for your reading pleasure - the National Mortgage Database Report and National Survey of Mortgage Borrowers Report. [8/31/15]

The latest FDIC Consumer News seeks to inform consumers about the potential costs and other factors that can be associated with a bank "rewards" program. [8/28/15]

CFPB warns students that just because a bank account may be marketed to them with their college's logo on it, it doesn't always mean it's a good deal for them. [8/28/15]

With a court granting the FTC authority to regulate corporate cybersecurity this week, consumers can now expect the same level of security and privacy in the digital realm as they do in the physical. [8/28/15]

Fair housing will be getting some increased attention in Washington, D.C. next month when HUD hosts a conference called "A Call to Advance Housing Rights and Opportunities." Disparate impact is expected to be a key topic of discussion. [8/27/15]

The NASCUS/CUNA Cybersecurity Symposium has come to a close and was a big hit with key discussions regarding the new FFIEC cybersecurity tool, vital points about data breaches, and vulnerabilities in the evolving payment system. [8/27/15]

The NCUA will be offering a webinar all about participation lending, including discussion on benefits and requirements for buyers and sellers. The webinar is scheduled for September 16 and you can register here. [8/27/15]

FFIEC releases the 2014 CRA data. [8/26/15]