Links in “Banks”
- Bankers Cheer Proposal to Ease Call Report Burden
The FFIEC's proposal to create a streamlined version of the quarterly call report has a fan in the ICBA. [9/9/15]
- Data Breaches Trickling Down Your Way?
The number of breaches continues to rise, but the number of compromised records has declined, which suggests the bad guys are busier than ever, but going after smaller-scale targets. [9/9/15]
- Next Gen Bankers: What Excessive Regulatory Burden?
The new generation of bankers doesn't know how it used to be before Dodd-Frank. For them, it's just another day at the office. Maybe seeing things through their eyes would reveal some opportunities that might otherwise be missed. [9/8/15]
- 10 Security Fundamentals
Before investing in new IT security gadgets and gizmos, make sure you've got these 10 security fundamentals covered. They're not glamorous, but they're effective. [9/8/15]
- Safe Banking for Seniors
Campaign launched to protect America's seniors from financial fraud. [9/8/15]
- Some Schools Not Fans of Proposed Student Borrowing Limits
Legislation would limit student borrowing to $30,000 a year, with an overall cap of $150,000. Some schools are not fans of the proposed limits. [9/8/15]
- Paradox: Student Borrowers Who Owe the Most Least Likely to Default
Why? Because the biggest student borrowers tend to become the highest earners. Median debt for lawyers is $141,000 and for doctors is $162,000. [9/2/15]
- Using Personal Email for Work: Of Course, It Doesn’t Happen at Your Bank
Survey finds that about one-third of government employees use their personal email accounts for work, which short-circuits security and privacy safeguards. That's bad news considering sensitive government emails. But banks handle sensitive information, too. Might not be a bad idea to discuss the hazards of using personal email accounts for business purposes at an upcoming training session. [9/2/15]
- Real Estate Agents Planning for Longer Timelines
Real estate agents are preparing for new TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosure rules. Nearly 56% plan to add longer timelines to their purchase agreements, while 31% will add contingencies to their contracts. [9/2/15]
- Bank Settles “Steering” Lawsuit
Mid-Atlantic lender M&T Bank settles with the Fair Housing Justice Center over allegations that it would "steer" borrowers to particular neighborhoods or loans based on their race or national origin. [9/2/15]
