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Fair Lending

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finance2 years ago

Bank CEOs Rally Against Regulation Push in Congressional Hearing

The CEOs of major U.S. banks, including JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Citigroup, are expected to protest against capital hikes and new regulations before Congress, arguing that they will harm the economy. The CEOs will also address worker pay and rights, climate change, mortgages, and financial stability. The hearing comes as the industry campaigns against the "Basel Endgame" proposal and as regulators introduce fair lending and fee cap rules. The CEOs aim to convince lawmakers that the rules could stifle lending, while also assuring them of the safety and soundness of the banking sector.

finance2 years ago

"US Banks Brace for Stricter Fair Lending Regulations"

US regulators are set to finalize new rules that will grade banks on their fair lending practices, specifically focusing on the communities and geographies they serve through online lending. The changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations aim to broaden the areas in which lenders must extend loans and services to low-income Americans, making it more challenging for banks to receive top marks for CRA compliance. The updated rules also seek to provide a more consistent process for grading banks' performance. While some industry commenters have called for revisions, banks have expressed concerns about compliance burdens and have urged regulators to extend the implementation time frame.