Dodd-Frank Banking
New Study on Impact of Dodd-Frank on Community Banks
Banking A new study sponsored by the American Enterprise Institute on the impact of Dodd-Frank on community banks has been published. The study notes: If community banks are forced to merge, consolidate, or go out of business as a result of Dodd-Frank, one result will be an even greater concentration of assets on the books of [...] Read more →
CFPB Revises Rule Protecting Consumers Sending Money Internationally
Banking, Consumer Protection The CFPB has revised its rule that creates certain protections for consumers who transfer money internationally. The revisions are intended to preserve the new consumer... Read more →
CFPB Amends Card Act Rule to Make it Easier for Stay-At-Home Spouses and Partners to Get Credit Cards
Banking, Consumer Protection The CFPB has updated existing regulations to make it easier for spouses or partners who do not work outside of the home to qualify for credit cards. The amendment allows credit... Read more →
ECP Guarantor Provisions in Corporate Credit Agreements
Banking, Derivatives Many corporate credit agreements are supported by subsidiary guarantees. Those guarantees often include not only the guaranty of the obligations under the credit agreement but... Read more →