NBA Raises Concerns About Overdraft Proposal
The NBA and 52 state bankers associations sent a letter opposing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) overdraft proposal. The associations highlighted the risks to consumers if the proposal is implemented. They argued that the proposal, which seeks to reclassify overdrafts as "credit" and impose fee caps, will likely lead many banks to stop offering overdraft services or reduce access to said services. This, in turn, would deprive consumers of a valuable short-term liquidity option and could result in higher minimum balance requirements for deposit accounts.
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Judge Pauses CRA Rule Implementation
Last week, U.S District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing new rules implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) following a lawsuit brought by banking and business groups. The lawsuit argued that the banking agencies exceeded their statutory authority with recent amendments to the CRA rules. Judge Kacsmaryk stated that the plaintiffs demonstrated potential significant costs to banks if the rules were enforced and later struck down.
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Treasury Department Report Highlights AI Risks in Financial Services
A new Treasury Department report advises financial institutions to enhance their cybersecurity practices to address risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI). The report suggests strengthening risk management, integrating AI into cybersecurity measures and promoting collaboration, especially in sharing threat information.
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