OCC: Upcoming Financial Literacy Events
Financial Literacy Seminar Series in D.C. May 2017 (Washington, D.C.) The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center (GFLEC) at George Washington University sponsor this initiative bringing together academics, practitioners, policymakers, and other experts to present and discuss cutting-edge research in financial literacy. Financial Coaching Fundamentals and…
OCC: Financial Literacy Event on Capitol Hill Recognizing National Financial Capability Month
WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) recognized National Financial Capability Month by participating in the annual Financial Literacy Day event held on Capitol Hill. The event is the culmination of activities throughout National Financial Capability Month. At today’s event, the OCC staff distributed financial capability materials including the agency’s Financial…
OCC: One-on-One Industry Meetings Announced as Part of Office of Innovation Office Hours
WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced it will establish an office dedicated to responsible innovation and implement a formal framework to improve the agency’s ability to identify, understand, and respond to financial innovation affecting the federal banking system. “The OCC supports responsible innovation that enhances the safety and…
OCC: Newsletter Focuses on Innovative Partnerships to Preserve Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published the latest edition of its Community Development Investments newsletter entitled “Preserving Affordable Housing: Innovative Partnerships.” This issue describes the role of national banks and federal savings associations in preserving America’s affordable rental housing and presents examples of how financial institutions and nonprofit organizations…
OCC: Supporting America Saves Week
WASHINGTON — Comptroller of the Currency Thomas J. Curry today released the following statement in recognition of America Saves Week, February 27 – March 4, 2017: The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency supports America Saves Week to highlight the importance of building regular savings to meet future needs, achieve a level of financial…
OCC: Supporting Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day
WASHINGTON — Comptroller of the Currency Thomas J. Curry issued the following statement recognizing Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is pleased to support Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day, a nationwide effort to educate the public about a valuable tax benefit for working families…
OCC: Roll-Out Begins of Web-Based System for Licensing and Public Welfare Investment Filings
WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today launched the agency’s Central Application Tracking System (CATS), which is the OCC’s new web-based system for banks to file licensing and public welfare investment applications and notices. CATS will help authorized national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches and agencies to draft,…