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OCC Survey Finds Bank Underwriting Standards Tightening Further
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency released today its 15th annual Survey of Credit Underwriting Practices and reported that commercial and retail underwriting standards tightened for the second consecutive year following a four year period of eased underwriting.
Complete Release: http://occ.gov/ftp/release/2009-87.htm
FDIC Board Approves Proposed Policy Statement on Qualifications for Failed Bank Acquisitions
The FDIC Board today authorized publication of a Proposed Statement of Policy on Qualifications for Failed Bank Acquisitions.
Agencies Issue Interim Final Rule for Mortgage Loans Modified Under the Making Home Affordable Program
The federal bank and thrift regulatory agencies today invited public comment on an interim final rule that provides that mortgage loans modified under the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Making Home Affordable Program (MHAP) will retain the risk weight applicable before modification.
Federal Reserve issues first monthly report on its credit and liquidity programs
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Federal Reserve issues first monthly report on its credit and liquidity programs
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Federal Agencies Propose Rule to Implement S.A.F.E. Act Mortgage Loan Originator Registration Requirements
The Federal financial institution regulatory agencies (the Agencies) are together issuing for public comment proposed rules requiring mortgage loan originators who are employees of Agency-regulated institutions to meet the registration requirements of the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (S.A.F.E. Act).
Restructuring of check processing operations in the Fourth and Ninth Districts
Released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Restructuring of check processing operations in the Fourth and Ninth Districts
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FDIC Tightens and Clarifies Interest Rate Restrictions on Institutions That are Less Than Well Capitalized
The Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today issued a final rule changing the way the FDIC administers its statutory restrictions on the deposit interest rates paid by banks that are less than well capitalized.
Comptroller Dugan's Statement on the FDIC's Special Assessment Rule
Comptroller of the Currency John C. Dugan made the following statement about a Final Rule on the Special Assessment at today's Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation meeting:
Complete Release: http://occ.gov/ftp/release/2009-54.htm
Federal Reserve announces that certain high-quality commercial mortgage-backed securities will become eligible collateral under the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF)
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FOMC statement
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The Supervisory Capital Assessment Program: Design and Implementation
A white paper describing the process and methodologies employed by the federal banking supervisory agencies in their forward-looking capital assessment of large U.S. bank holding companies was published on Friday.
Complete Release: http://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/press/bcreg/20090424a.htm
OCC Releases CRA Evaluations For 32 National Banks
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released a list of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance evaluations that became public during the period of March 15, 2009 through April 14, 2009.
Complete Release: http://occ.gov/ftp/release/2009-39.htm
Federal Reserve proposes amendments to Regulation Z to revise disclosure requirements for private education loans
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Federal Financial Regulatory Agencies Issue Statement In Support of the "Making Home Affordable" Loan Modification Program
The federal bank, thrift, and credit union regulatory agencies encourage all federally regulated financial institutions that service or hold residential mortgage loans to participate in the "Making Home Affordable" loan modification program.
Modification of Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program Interim Final Rule on Mandatory Convertible Debt Under the TLGP
On February 27, 2009, the FDIC adopted an interim rule that allows entities participating in the debt guarantee portion of the Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program (TLGP) to issue certain mandatory convertible debt (MCD). No FDIC-guaranteed MCD may be issued without the FDIC's prior written approval.
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FDIC Extends Restoration Plan; Imposes Special Assessment
The Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today voted to amend the restoration plan for the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF).
OCC Deputy Comptroller Testifies on Mortgage Performance Data
Deputy Comptroller for Large Bank Supervision Joseph H. Evers testified today about available mortgage performance information before a subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Financial Services.
Complete Release: http://occ.gov/ftp/release/2009-12.htm
Board launches new website section on credit and liquidity programs and the balance sheet
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Board launches new website section on credit and liquidity programs and the balance sheet
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Joint Statement by the Treasury, FDIC, OCC, OTS, and the Federal Reserve
The U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Office of Thrift Supervision, and the Federal Reserve Board today issued the following joint statement:
Complete Release: http://occ.gov/ftp/release/2009-11.htm
Federal Reserve is prepared to expand the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF)
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Federal Reserve is prepared to expand the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF)
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OTS Urges Temporary Halt to Foreclosures
Regions Bank, Birmingham, AL, Acquires All the Deposits of FirstBank Financial Services, McDonough, GA
FirstBank Financial Services, McDonough, Georgia, was closed today by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver.
Federal Reserve releases additional terms and conditions of the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF)
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Federal Reserve announces extension through October 30, 2009, of its existing liquidity programs that were scheduled to expire on April 30, 2009
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Revisions to the Consolidated Reports of Condition and Income for 2009
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has approved revisions to the reporting requirements for the Consolidated Reports of Condition and Income (Call Report).
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Board requests public comment on proposed changes to Regulation D to authorize the establishment of limited purpose accounts
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Board announces appointment of the chairs and deputy chairs of the twelve Federal Reserve Banks for 2009
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William C. Dudley named president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
William C. Dudley named president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
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FDIC to Tighten and Clarify Interest Rate Restrictions on Institutions That are Less Than Well-Capitalized
The Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation today proposed for comment a regulatory change in the way the FDIC administers its statutory restrictions on the deposit interest rates paid by banks that are less than Well Capitalized.
Comptroller of the Currency Hosts Community Bank Directors Workshops throughout the Country in 2009
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency today announced its 2009 schedule of workshops for national community bank directors.
Complete Release: http://occ.gov/ftp/release/2009-5.htm
Restructuring of the check processing operations in the Fifth and Sixth Districts
Released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Restructuring of the check processing operations in the Fifth and Sixth Districts
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Paulson, Bair Raise 'Aggregator Bank' for Toxic Debt
The heads of the U.S. Treasury and Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. gave further momentum to the idea of a new government-backed bank to remove toxic assets from lenders’ balance sheets.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aCcNKVDnUKMA&refer=home
Basel package aims to strengthen bank capital
Global banking regulators today issued their long expected package of consultative documents aimed at strengthening the Basel II bank capital framework.
http://www.globalriskregulator.com/article.php?pgkey=1930
Treasury, Federal Reserve, and the FDIC provide assistance to Bank of America
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Treasury, Federal Reserve, and the FDIC provide assistance to Bank of America
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Federal Reserve Announces New FedReceipt Routing Numbers
The Federal Reserve Banks continue to add new routing numbers to the Reserve Banks' FedReceipt forward collection product.
http://www.frbservices.org/files/communications/pdf/check/011509_endpoints.pdf
Fedwire Phishing Scheme
Fraudulent e-mails claiming to be from the Federal Reserve Bank that warn of a phishing attack on the Fedwire system are reportedly in circulation.
Risk Management of Remote Deposit Capture
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council has issued the attached guidance, "Risk Management of Remote Deposit Capture," to assist financial institutions in identifying risks in their remote deposit capture (RDC) systems and evaluating the adequacy of controls and applicable risk management practices. The guidance addresses the necessary elements of an RDC risk management process - risk identification, assessment, and mitigation - and the measurement and monitoring of residual risk exposure. The guidance also discusses the responsibilities of the board of directors and senior management in overseeing the development, implementation, and ongoing operation of RDC.
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Monitoring the Use of Funding from Federal Financial Stability and Guaranty Programs
State nonmember institutions should implement a process to monitor their use of capital injections, liquidity support and/or financing guarantees obtained through recent financial stability programs established by Department of the Treasury, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Federal Reserve. In particular, the monitoring processes should help to determine how participation in these federal programs has assisted institutions in supporting prudent lending and/or supporting efforts to work with existing borrowers to avoid unnecessary foreclosures. The FDIC encourages institutions to include a summary of this information in shareholder and public reports, annual reports and financial statements, as applicable.
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Federal Reserve announces changes to Money Market Investor Funding Facility (MMIFF)
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Federal Reserve announces changes to Money Market Investor Funding Facility (MMIFF)
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Consumer Advisory Council appointments for 2009
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Consumer Advisory Council appointments for 2009
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Minutes of Federal Open Market Committee, December 15-16, 2008
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Minutes of Federal Open Market Committee, December 15-16, 2008
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