Access the Full Letter [PDF] Paul Watkins, Assistant Director Attention: Comment Intake Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Office of Innovation 1700 G Street NW Washington, D.C., 20552 Re: Request for Comment on the Bureau’s Proposed Policy Guidance and Procedural Rule on No-Action Letters and Product Sandbox [Docket No. CFPB-2018-0042] Dear Mr. Watkins, The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) appreciates the
Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to address this year’s Community Banking Research Conference. I want to begin by commending the organizers for once again bringing community bankers, researchers, and policy makers together in what I believe is a one-of-a-kind venue that we are proud to co-sponsor, along with the Federal Reserve and the Conference of State Bank Supervisors. We
CSBS President and CEO Brandon Milhorn speaks before the American Bar Association Banking Law Committee on the importance of a state-federal financial regulatory system.
Specialty Certification Associate Certified Information Systems Examiner (ACISE) Objectives of the ACISE Certification Program: 1. To recognize foundational knowledge and skills required for examining information technology (IT) and cybersecurity operations in financial institutions and service providers. 2. To promote ongoing education in IT and cybersecurity supervision, ensuring examiners remain informed about evolving technologies, threats, and regulatory standards. 3. To emphasize
Ann E. Misback, Secretary Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 20th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20551 Docket No. OP-1747 Re: Supplemental Notice - Proposed Guidelines for Evaluating Account and Services Requests Dear Ms. Misback, The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (“CSBS” or “state bank regulators”) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Supplemental Notice of
Specialty Certification Certified Application Specialist - Level II (CAS-II) (Complete Company Licensing Review and Branch Licensing Review OR All Entity Licensing Review) Candidates for the CAS-II designation must provide evidence of the following: Completion of a minimum of two (2) years of on-the-job service and training related to processing licensing applications Satisfactory completion of the following CSBS course offering or
By CSBS Data Scientist Carlos Cordova, Senior Policy Analyst Joey Samowitz, and Senior Economist and Director of Research Thomas F. Siems, Ph.D. Community banks have been at the forefront in providing needed funds to small businesses across the country as the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have severely restricted U.S. economic activity. Our analysis of the Paycheck Protection Program
State regulators believe that a robust market for consumer lending depends upon viable market alternatives. Thus, it is critically important that banks, and especially community banks, be able to serve as a source of small-dollar credit in the communities they serve.
As part of National Homeownership Month, CSBS wants to help you understand what the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) is and why one of its primary purposes is to promote consumer protection for homebuyers nationwide. Whether you are buying or refinancing a home, the process can be complex. In addition, consumers will interact with many people as part of the
Specialty Certification Certified Application Specialist The Certified Application Specialist (CAS) certifications recognize state regulatory professionals who have demonstrated advanced knowledge, practical experience, and job performance in licensing operations using the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS). Each certification represents a progression in responsibility and expertise—ranging from foundational application review to complex account administration and staff oversight. CAS-I: MLO Licensing Review The