Mar04 Bank Regulators Continue Regulatory Relief Efforts
Federal regulators are advancing targeted reforms—including eliminating outdated mortgage reporting requirements and exploring liquidity rule changes—aimed at reducing regulatory burden while maintaining strong consumer protections and financial stability. 

Feb18 Ohio Bankers League Partners with Attorney General to Combat Elder Financial Exploitation

OBL is proud to announce a new partnership with the Ohio Attorney General's Office and the Ohio Health Care Association as part of a coordinated statewide effort to combat elder abuse and financial exploitation.

Announced by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, the initiative brings together frontline professionals, including bankers, health-care providers, and pharmacists, to increase awareness, strengthen training, and improve reporting of suspected abuse.

Feb18 FinCEN Issues Significant Relief on Customer Due Diligence Rule
: Last week FinCEN took a significant step forward toward a more practical, risk-based customer due diligence framework. Under the new ruling, banks are no longer required to repeatedly collect and verify beneficial ownership information each time an existing legal entity customer opens a new account.