Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu today discussed three key long-term trends that are reshaping banking in remarks at the Exchequer Club. Mr. Hsu’s written remarks in support of his appearance discussed the increasing number and size of large banks, the complexity of bank-nonbank relationships, and the rise in polarization. The Acting Comptroller described how the OCC is uniquely positioned to address each trend.
In a move aimed at reforming how medical debt is handled, Illinois recently enacted two pivotal laws during its legislative session. These measures, part of a broader trend across the United States, seek to regulate the reporting of healthcare-related debts by credit agencies, as well as provide significant relief for residents burdened by medical expenses.
Six federal regulatory agencies today issued a final rule, pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, designed to help ensure the credibility and integrity of models used in valuations for certain mortgages secured by a consumer’s principal dwelling. In particular, the rule will implement quality control standards for automated valuation models (AVMs) used by mortgage originators and secondary market issuers in valuing those homes. The final rule is substantially similar to the proposal issued in June 2023.
By speaking with thought leaders and experts in finance, the FDIC Podcast aspires to untangle the myths and mystery of the banking world, and to shed light on how every family can become part of the financial fabric of this country.
After the Supreme Court’s long-awaited 7-2 decision in CFSA v. CFPB that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (“CFPB’s”) funding mechanism did not violate the appropriations clause of the U.S. Constitution, the case was remanded to the Fifth Circuit.
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