Jun11 House Financial Services Advances OBL-backed Trigger Leads Bill
The House Financial Services Committee voted last night to advance the OBL-backed Trigger Leads Bill. During a markup that went late into the evening, the committee approved H.R. 2808, which would prevent credit reporting agencies from selling so-called mortgage trigger leads to lenders in most circumstances.  

May28 Statehouse Update: Budget Negotiations, Key Legislation, and Political Shifts Impacting Banking
The Ohio Bankers League (OBL) continues to stay engaged at the Statehouse as lawmakers work toward finalizing the state operating budget (HB 96) by the June 30 deadline.  Read more here.

May28 Preparing for June’s Fedwire ISO 20022 Transition

By: Brandie Thacker, AAP, CAE, President & CEO, EPCOR

The upcoming June transition of the Federal Reserve Financial Service (FRFS) Fedwire Funds Service to the ISO 20022 messaging format represents a significant shift in the payments landscape. I can’t stress enough the critical importance of preparedness and proactive mitigation for all financial institutions. Recent discussions with the Federal Reserve have highlighted several key areas demanding immediate attention.