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Dec 16, 2020

BSA Trainings for Staff and Volunteers Available Through CrossState

If an examiner asked your credit union staff about money laundering prevention procedures, could they properly explain the “how” and “why” of their Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) responsibilities? Could…

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Dec 15, 2020

CFPB Issues Two Final Rules on Qualified Mortgage (QM) Loans

On December 10, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the issuance of two final rules related to qualified mortgage (QM) loans: Final Rule – General QM…

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Dec 15, 2020

NCUA Expands Educational Opportunities

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) announced that it has expanded its educational opportunities on its Learning Management Service (LMS), giving credit unions more resources to help them grow…

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Dec 15, 2020

Hauptman Sworn in as NCUA Board Member

Kyle Hauptman became the 24th Board Member of the NCUA following a swearing-in ceremony held Monday at the agency’s Alexandria, VA, headquarters. NCUA Chairman Rodney Hood delivered the…

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Dec 15, 2020

NJ Senate Committee Approves Remote/Electronic Notary Bill with Amendments

The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee approved with amendments legislation (S2508; A4250) that make permanent the authorization for notaries to perform certain acts remotely. The Assembly…

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Dec 14, 2020

FinCEN Director Emphasizes Importance of Information Sharing Among FIs

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Director Kenneth A. Blanco discussed how information sharing is critical to identifying, reporting, and preventing financial crime.  In his remarks to the annual…

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Dec 11, 2020

PA Chamber/Liability Coalitions Urge Support for COVID-19 Liability Protections

As Congress ramps up discussion on relief legislation, the PA Chamber/Liability Coalition is seizing the opportunity to garner support for increased liability protections.    In a letter to…

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Dec 11, 2020

CFPB Issues Final Rules Promoting Access to Responsible, Affordable Mortgage Credit

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued final rules related to qualified mortgage (QM) loans.  Lenders are required under the law to determine that consumers have…

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Dec 10, 2020

CrossState Updates InfoSight: ‘Tis the Season

Effective each year, the CFPB, IRS, Federal Reserve, and other entities update annual thresholds. Thresholds are typically tied to consumer price indexes to account for inflation….

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Dec 10, 2020

NCUA Enhances Fraud Hotline; Allows Tips to be Submitted Electronically

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is announcing several enhancements to the Fraud Hotline, which allows the public to report insider fraud concerns associated with credit union…

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