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Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg testifies before the House Energy & Commerce Committee on April 11. Author Bob Hedges presents a seven-point action plan.

Can “privacy as a service” work for banks?

Facebook’s data privacy debacle means strategic opportunity for banks
The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation impacts not only how U.S. banks handle data involved in European relationships, but also how their vendors do so.

Is your bank ready for GDPR?

U.S. banks face imminent deadline for European data privacy rules
With a nod to pop music, veteran John Byrne’s blog scans the anti-laundering and anti-terrorism world. John pierces silliness and inconsistency, and strongly believes in private-public partnership.

No more “Empty Pages”*

Polaris points out the importance of strong, consistent laws to attack human trafficking
"Stop!" is clear enough, but when the subject is UDAAP, often much isn't so clear.

UDAAP? Violation? Or both?

Ten years after Dodd-Frank added the extra “A,” it's still a mystery
Retiring New York Federal Reserve Bank President William Dudley suggests that top management would tread more carefully if they'd feel part of the pain when their bank stubs a toe—or worse.

Make liability personal, says N.Y. Fed chief

Dudley suggests personal pain would shift behavior
With a nod to pop music, veteran John Byrne’s blog scans the anti-laundering and anti-terrorism world. John pierces silliness and inconsistency, and strongly believes in private-public partnership.

“Time of the Season”*

It’s conference season. Here’s a smarter approach to attending
The change in regulatory leadership is already bringing some new attitudes. But don’t be fooled into thinking the core focus of fair banking will change.

How will fair banking fare?

D.C. stance may shift—but fundamentals, state and private actions, and the law remain
H.R. 5266 would put a renamed CFPB under a five-member commission rather than the current single-director setup.

CFPB name, leadership would change under bill

Bureau would become “Financial Product Safety Commission”
Bankers now have a chance to weigh in on their views regarding regulations adopted by the bureau since its establishment. The bureau wants comment on both potential changes and what commenters think should be left as is.

Open season on CFPB rules

Mulvaney’s reexamination of bureau continues with request for input on most regs
New Comptroller Joseph Otting has already brought some new methodologies to his agency's practices and has more such in mind. He's also bringing a banker's perspective to regulation. He says he knows "the pain points."

The Otting Effect

New Comptroller Joseph Otting—a banker—discusses CRA reform, innovation, the regulator’s job, and being a “Trump regulator
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