Links in “Banks”
- Attendee Recaps ABA’s Compliance Conference
Light-hearted recap of ABA's compliance week in Chicago. Did you go? Share with us any highlights of your week using "Submit a Site" below. [6/14]
- Heat Turning up on Banks That Turn Blind Eye to Fraudulent Withdrawals
Banks suspected of FIRREA violations in which they profit handsomely by collecting fees while turning a blind eye toward warnings of potential fraud and, in some instances, enabling dubious merchants to prey on consumers. [6/14]
- COPPA: Ready for the New Rules?
FTC expanded the categories of covered information; new rules become effective on July 1, 2013. [6/13]
- HUD: While Blatant Forms of Discrimination Disappearing, Subtle Forms Persist
Minorities are shown fewer homes, face other subtle discrimination that could increase costs or prolong their home search. [6/13]
- Calculating Insurance for a Revocable Trust
A pair of gurus give guidance on the sometimes complicated calculations of a revocable trust. [6/13]
- Community Bankers Warn Against Undue Regulatory Reaction to Overdraft Report
Consumers are well-informed and opt-in; regulatory policy must not impede consumer ability to choose the services they want. [6/12]
- CNBC Chimes In on Overdraft Report
8-minute segment hits banks for making an "enormous amount of money" in overdraft fees. [6/12]
- Overdraft Fees Hit the Mainstream Media Spotlight
CFPB report garners not just industry attention, but mainstream attention; consumer groups decry banks "making a lot of money" on overdrafters. [6/12]
- CFPB to Release Today Report on Impact of Overdraft Practices
Report looks at the impact on consumers of overdraft policies since the 2010 implementation of a consumer opt-in requirement under Reg E. [6/11]
- Slow Down in Refinancings Brings Out Bubble Era Sales Pitches
B of A's sales pitch for how a 30-year mortgage lowers payments over a 20-year mortgage reads "like an old school subprime pitch." [6/11]
