Working with the Bankers Electronic Crimes Task Force and the United States Secret Service, state supervisors released Ransomware Self-Assessment Tools (R-SAT) for both banks and nonbanks in 2020. R-SAT helps financial institutions assess how they can mitigate ransomware risks and identify other cybersecurity gaps. In October 2023, we released a new, updated R-SAT for banks to address new risks associated
CSBS was certified as a Great Place to Work® in 2023 for the fifth year in a row. Each year we find new ways to improve opportunities and culture for staff. Our Diversity Council is comprised of employee resource groups that enhance CSBS culture by encouraging a supportive workplace for all employees and members of specific demographics. The groups are
Community banker sentiment remains negative for a ninth straight quarter, but things are looking up; in the first quarter of 2024, the Community Bank Sentiment Index (CBSI) reached its highest level recorded since 2021. CSBS Chief Economist Tom Siems joins us today to look deeper into the driving forces behind community banker negativity, why their negative sentiment is trending toward
The NMLS team is focused on enhancing the NMLS user experience (UX) to ensure the improved system is intuitive and user-friendly. The NMLS team recently conducted a card sorting exercise with 40 NMLS users to better understand the best way to organize menus and pages within the system. Read further to find out why card sorting is a valuable exercise
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s (FFIEC) State Liaison Committee (SLC) today announced the re-election of Charles G. Cooper as SLC Chairman. The SLC Chairman’s one-year term runs from May 1 until April 30 of the following year. The SLC can re-elect the Chairman for additional terms. Cooper has been a member of the SLC and served as its Chairman
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) today announced the selection of Greg Gonzales to the FFIEC’s State Liaison Committee (SLC). Gonzales’s term runs from May 1, 2024, through April 30, 2026. Gonzales is the Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions, a position he has held since 2005. As Commissioner, he serves as Tennessee’s chief regulatory officer of
CSBS and state regulators work together to create consistent regulatory standards for nonbank firms through the adoption of model laws. CSBS’s model laws provide a clear nationwide framework for state legislatures to enact and state regulatory agencies to implement. Model laws provide businesses with consistent requirements and promote common standards and practices across the state system, ultimately benefiting consumers. Explore
Statement by Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris New York State Department of Financial Services on The Report on Nonbank Mortgage Servicing by the Financial Stability Oversight Council First, I would like to acknowledge the work of the FSOC Secretariat, Federal Reserve, and Ginnie Mae staff who led the drafting of the report. I am proud to be here today representing the
Misconceptions Misconception: Regulation of nonbank mortgage companies is lax or non-existent. As the primary regulator of nonbanks, states have broad licensing, examination, investigation, and enforcement authorities. Prudential standards, including financial capacity (i.e., net worth/capital and liquidity), governance, and risk management requirements, are also a matter of state law enforced by state regulators. 1 The Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry
