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Ohio Disaster Declaration: IRA and HSA Deadlines Extended for Some
(Published June 28, 2019) Due to the destruction caused by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, and landslides that took place on May 27, 2019 in the state of Ohio, the President has declared that parts of Ohio are a major disaster. As a result, taxpayers that reside in or have a business located in an affected area may qualify for tax relief.
Agencies Finalize Regulation CC Cost of Living Adjustments
(Published June 2019) The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (the Bureau) and the Federal Reserve Board (the Board) jointly issued a final rule amending Regulation CC. Principal Consultant at Wolters Kluwer, Karl Leslie gives insight into the final rule.
FATF Report a Wake-Up Call for China on AML and Terrorist Financing
(Published June 24, 2019) Whilst in the last decade China has undertaken many initiatives which have contributed positively to its understanding of ML/TF risk, some important gaps remain. With the current FATF report, the Chinese government may revise the current AML laws and the local regulator may, in one to two years’ time, announce an extension of requirements to both banks and non-banks .
URLA Update: GSEs Postpone URLA Optional Use Start Date
(Published June 19, 2019) Under the direction of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) announced a delay in the start date for optional use of the redesigned Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA) form. Optional usage was previously scheduled to begin on July 1, 2019.
South Dakota Disaster Declaration: IRA and HSA Deadlines Extended for Some
(Published June 17, 2019) Due to the destruction caused by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that began on March 13, 2019 in the state of South Dakota, the President has declared that parts of South Dakota are a major disaster. As a result, taxpayers that reside in or have a business located in an affected area may qualify for tax relief.
Arkansas Disaster Declaration: IRA and HSA Deadlines Extended for Some
(Published June 14, 2019) Due to the destruction caused by severe storms and flooding that took place on May 21, 2019 in the state of Arkansas, the President has declared that parts of Arkansas are a major disaster. As a result, taxpayers that reside in or have a business located in an affected area may qualify for tax relief.
Oklahoma Disaster Declaration: IRA and HSA Deadlines Extended for Some
(Published June 6, 2019) Due to the destruction caused by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that occurred on May 7, 2019 in the state of Oklahoma, the President has declared that parts of Oklahoma are a major disaster. As a result, taxpayers that reside in or have a business located in an affected area may qualify for tax relief.
HMDA Update: APRIL 26, 2019 PROPOSED CHANGES TO HMDA (ISSUED MAY 2, 2019)
(Published June 4, 2019) On April 26, 2019, the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) signed two items: (1) Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Relating to Home Mortgage Disclosure (Regulation C) Data Points and Coverage; and (2) Proposed Rule With Request for Public Comment.
The Quest for Perfection: Leveraging Lien Management Technologies
(Published May 20, 2019) Lien management is one of the most basic—but crucial—tasks in managing commercial lending operations, writes Raja Sengupta in this MBA Insights article. But without taking proper steps in managing one's portfolio, lenders face obstacles that can adversely impact commercial lending assets and overall portfolio health, leaving the assets in the portfolio are vulnerable.
A Strong Compliance Culture Starts with a CMS Review
(Published May 31, 2019) Compliance and fintech expert, Barbara Boccia, reviews the essentials of having a solid compliance management system when implementing fintech.

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