Links in “Agencies”

Six federal agencies approved a final rule that defines "qualified residential mortgage" and exempts their securitization from the risk retention requirement. [10/23/14]

The NCUA has released its October Report, with articles ranging in topics from cyber security to student loans, and everything between. The full report is available here. [10/22/14]

Ashkan Soltani, the FTC's new Chief Technologist, will begin advising the Commission in November, focusing on evolving technology and policy topics and issues. After over 20 years of research focused on  privacy and security issues, Soltani is sure to have a lasting impact on the Commission. [10/22/14]

FDIC adopts the interagency qualified residential mortgage rule changes that brings it in alignment with the CFPB's qualified mortgage rule, which suits industry groups that had lobbied for alignment just fine. [10/22/14]

The CFPB has finalized a new rule which allows companies that meet certain requirements to post privacy notices online instead of mailing them annually to consumers. The final rule, which will be effective when published in the Federal Register, will require credit unions to notify their members when the notice is available. [10/21/14]

NACHA has enhanced its XML-ACH Remittance Opt-In Program by allowing businesses to use the ACH Network to transmit ISO 20022 remittance messages. This is the first step to ISO 20022 adoption in the USA. [10/21/14]

Everyone wants to speak another language, and FEMA is no different. FEMA has proposed a Language Access Plan which will assist non-English speakers by providing programs and activities in multiple languages. [10/21/14]

...Is a consolidation of all of its non-Specially Designated Nationals lists. Now you can find all of these lists in one place, the Consolidated Sanctions List. [10/20/14]

The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Twin Oaks Mobile Home Park for refusing to rent or sell homes to families with children. Justice has been served. [10/20/14]