ABA: 7 Ways to Avoid Online Fraud
WASHINGTON — Internet fraud continues to be a growing problem in the U.S. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, in 2014, the agency received approximately 270,000 complaints from consumers who were exposed to online fraud — up from nearly 263,000 in 2013. In recognition of Internet Safety Month in June, the American Bankers Association is…
ABA: 6 Financial Traps New College Graduates Should Avoid
WASHINGTON — As college seniors across the nation graduate and start their careers, their financial lifestyle should be top of mind, says the American Bankers Association. ABA has highlighted six traps new college graduates should avoid to fortify their finances as they transition from the dorm to the office. “Now is the time for college…
FDIC: Report Shows Mobile Banking Can Help Underserved Consumers
Mobile banking can help underserved consumers obtain more control over their finances and increase access to mainstream banking, according to a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) report released today. The report was released at a meeting of the FDIC’s Advisory Committee on Economic Inclusion (ComE-IN), which focused on Mobile Financial Services (MFS). The paper, Opportunities for…
OCC: Perspective on Responsible Innovation Published; Feedback Solicited
WASHINGTON—The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today published its perspective on responsible innovation in the federal banking system and solicited feedback on what more it could do to support innovation that better serves consumers, businesses, and communities. In Supporting Responsible Innovation in the Federal Banking System: An OCC Perspective, the agency summarizes its…
Federal Reserve: New Survey Provides Information on Mobile Financial Services
Mobile banking use continued to rise last year as smartphone adoption grew and consumers were increasingly drawn to the convenience of mobile financial services, according to a Federal Reserve Board report, Consumers and Mobile Financial Services 2016, released on Wednesday. The report documents consumers’ use of mobile phones–Internet-enabled smartphones as well as more basic phones with limited…
OCC: Supporting America Saves Week
WASHINGTON — Comptroller of the Currency Thomas J. Curry today issued the following statement in recognition of America Saves Week, February 22 – 27, 2016: The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is pleased to support America Saves Week, which encourages individuals and families to prepare for the future and build personal wealth. National…
CFPB: Policy Finalized to Facilitate Consumer-Friendly Innovation
Bureau Publishes Policy to Reduce Potential Regulatory Uncertainty for Innovative Products that Promise Significant Consumer Benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a policy to facilitate consumer access to financial products and services that promise substantial benefit to consumers. The new policy establishes a process for companies to apply for a…
ABA: Safe Banking For Seniors Program Launched
New, turnkey curriculum available for America’s hometown banks WASHINGTON — The American Bankers Association today launched its Safe Banking for Seniors program with the release of newly created curriculum and other materials. The program, first announced in September 2015, will mobilize bankers across the country to educate older Americans and their caregivers about elder financial…