09/20/2024 “As of January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted in 2021 to curb illicit finance, requires many companies doing business in the United States to report information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) about the individuals who ultimately own or control them. FinCEN is a bureau of the U.S. Treasury Department.” |
09/20/2024 FDIC Votes Highlight Hypocrisy, Lack of Accountability at Federal Regulatory Agencies |
09/18/2024 The CFPB issued a circular yesterday stating that, “A bank or credit union can be in violation of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) and Regulation E if there is no proof that it obtained affirmative consent to enrollment in covered overdraft services.” |
08/28/2024 Yesterday, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas granted summary judgment in favor of the CFPB against the plaintiffs regarding their Administrative Procedures Act claims against the CFPB. |
08/21/2024 Yesterday, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed ban on non-compete agreements. |
08/20/2024 "The 2025 filing instructions guide is a set of resources to help you file small business lending data with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in 2026 covering the period from July 18, 2025 to December 31, 2025. These resources are briefly described in this section and are further detailed throughout this web page in individual sections." |
08/16/2024 This week the Biden-Harris Administration launched its “New Effort to Crack Down on Everyday Headaches” which includes rulemaking from the CFPB related to banks and other financial institutions. |
08/02/2024 The FDIC has announced a series of steps intended to provide regulatory relief to financial institutions and facilitate recovery in areas of Kentucky affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides, and mudslides. |
08/02/2024 We have received a lot of questions about the Corporate Transparency Act and how this will change filing requirements for many of small businesses. |