Important CRA Lesson from OCC proposal for all Intermediate-Small and Large Banks
Len explains that the OCC issued a December 18, 2025 proposal to create a “Simplified Plan Process for Community Banks” to make the CRA strategic plan option easier, but he believes its real value ext...
25 Maalis 11min
Cyber Fraud Risk
This podcast episode discusses the alarming rise of cyber fraud in financial institutions, highlighting that global losses exceeded $1 trillion in 2025 and AI-powered attacks increased by 93%, includi...
12 Maalis 7min
Disparate Impact
Len Suzio explains that although President Trump’s Executive Order 14281 aims to limit disparate impact liability, the legal status of disparate impact remains unsettled. The Supreme Court upheld disp...
5 Maalis 13min
2025 Recap
This episode provides a high-level recap of the major regulatory compliance themes covered in 2025. Dean highlights intense regulatory volatility, especially around CRA and Section 1071, including rul...
27 Tammi 14min
Electronic Funds Transfers Issues
This episode focuses on common compliance problems under Regulation E, which governs electronic fund transfers and is designed to protect consumers using electronic channels such as ATMs, debit cards,...
18 Joulu 202513min
The New Section 1071
This podcast highlights sweeping changes proposed for Section 1071 Rule that would dramatically shrink the volume of reportable small business lending and the number of institutions required to report...
1 Joulu 202513min
Statistical Significance
This podcast explains how statistical significance is used in redlining allegations based on disparate impact, despite potential deemphasis under the Trump Administration, as regulators may shift accu...
12 Marras 202519min
Flood remains compliance challenge
This podcast discusses the persistent compliance challenges financial institutions face with flood insurance requirements. The hosts explain that while the statutory requirements seem straightforward—...
20 Loka 202517min
