NASCUS Report Archives
April 1 is date to pick consumer loan LIBOR replacement
(Dec. 10, 2021) Creditors must select by April 1 replacement indices for existing LIBOR-linked consumer loans, which include closed- and open-end credit provisions that require a link to an index...
Bill aims to reduce risk of reference rate transition
(Dec. 10, 2021) Minimizing the risk of disruptive litigation and adverse economic impacts associated with the transition away from the LIBOR reference rate is the aim of legislation passed by...
Proposal explores real estate cash purchase reporting
(Dec. 10, 2021) Real estate buyers using cash to purchase residential or commercial properties would be subject to new reporting requirements aimed at spoiling money laundering schemes under a new...
Reporting of beneficial ownership outlined
(Dec. 10, 2021) A proposed rule designed to “protect the U.S. financial system from illicit use” by addressing who must report corporate beneficial ownership information – including what and when...
Comptroller candidate bows out after harsh reception
(Dec. 10, 2021) A new candidate for a permanent appointment as comptroller of the currency will have to be found by the Biden Administration after the most-recent nominee, Saule T....
BRIEFLY: SAFE Banking Act falls short of NDAA bill; watch for dues notices!
(Dec. 10, 2021) The latest version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) – must-pass, annual legislation that includes funding for the military, among other things — does not include...
Bureau takes new aim at overdraft fees, vowing to restore ‘meaningful competition’
(Dec. 3, 2021) Action to “restore meaningful competition” to the overdraft fee market was vowed this week by the CFPB, which noted that both small and large financial institutions “heavily...
Alert reminds: Reg Z threshold adjustments take effect Jan. 1
(Dec. 3, 2021) A regulatory alert on Truth in Lending (Regulation Z) annual threshold adjustments for various loans – which take effect Jan. 1 — was issued this week by...
Summary looks at ‘big tech’ inquiry by CFPB
(Dec. 3, 2021) CFPB’s inquiry into “big tech” payment platforms is the topic of the latest summary to be published by NASCUS, just this week. Like all summaries, it is...
New section of BSA/AML exam manual released
(Dec. 3, 2021) One new section – focusing on assessments of money laundering practices — and updates to three existing parts of the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) Examination Manual...
Fed, CFPB set new fee schedules for 2022
(Dec. 3, 2021) Fees – both mandatory and maximum allowable — are on the increase for 2022 under actions taken this week by the CFPB and the Federal Reserve. A...
AROUND THE STATES: Texas latest to be reaccredited
(Dec. 3, 2021) The latest state supervsor to earn reaccreditation from NASCUS is the Texas Credit Union Department, following the series of in-depth reviews and assessments by a panel of...