ABA: 12 Tips To Secure Your Mobile Devices
March 6-12 is National Consumer Protection Week WASHINGTON — As consumer use of mobile devices continues to climb, cyber criminals are targeting those gadgets more frequently. In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week March 6-12, the American Bankers Association is highlighting 12 things consumers can do to protect the data on their mobile device. “Banks use sophisticated…
OCC: Second Quarter 2016 CRA Evaluation Schedule Released
WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released its schedule of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) evaluations to be conducted in the second quarter of 2016. The OCC encourages public comment on the national banks and federal savings associations scheduled to be evaluated under the CRA, and suggests that comments be…
FDIC: Second Quarter 2016 CRA Examination Schedule Issued
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued the public list of institutions that it has scheduled for a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examination during the second quarter of 2016. This list is published pursuant to revised CRA regulations published in May 1995 that require each federal bank and thrift regulator to publish a quarterly…
CDFI Fund: Capital Magnet Fund Update
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) has released an updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document on its website, www.cdfifund.gov/cmf, to assist potential applicants to the fiscal year (FY) 2016 round of the Capital Magnet Fund. Topics updated in the FAQ include affordability requirements, use of Capital Magnet Fund funds with other CDFI Fund program…
ABA: Teen Named Grand Prize Winner Of National Video Contest
WASHINGTON—In recognition of America Saves Week, the American Bankers Association Foundation announced today the three national winners for its 2015-2016 Lights, Camera, Save! video contest. The winning videos were revealed through a live broadcast on the association’s YouTube channel. The judging panel, which consisted of personal finance and communications experts, awarded Nathan Mitchell of Waco, Texas the grand prize for his…
CDFI Fund: CDFI and NACA Program Electronic Application Available
The electronic applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2016 round of the CDFI Program and NACA Program are now available in the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund)’s Awards Management Information System (AMIS). All applicants must be registered in SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and AMIS to apply for funding. Previous applicants should confirm that their existing…