Mar 15, 2021 | Federal Regulation, FinTech, News
New FDIC CIO Sees Fintech as Path to Expand Banking The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) recently named Sultan Meghji as its first chief innovation officer. Meghji co-founded the fintech company Neocova in 2016, and is now tasked with heading the FDIC’s efforts...
Mar 8, 2021 | Federal Regulation, FinTech, News
FDIC Names First-Ever Chief Innovation Officer Last month, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) named Sultan Meghji as the agency’s first Chief Innovation Officer. Meghji will lead the agency’s efforts to promote the usage of innovative technologies...
Mar 5, 2021 | Federal Regulation, News
Senate Banking Committee Holds Confirmation Hearing for CFPB Nominee Rohit Chopra Earlier this week, the Senate Banking Committee held a confirmation hearing for two of President Biden’s nominees: Gary Gensler, nominated to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission,...
Mar 1, 2021 | Federal Regulation, News
CFPB Hiring Personnel in Anticipation of Enforcement Push The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently announced its plans to establish a new enforcement team in preparation of strengthening its oversight of banks, mortgage servicers, and other financial...
Feb 26, 2021 | Federal Regulation, News
Following Confirmation Hearing, Interior Secretary Nominee Deb Haaland Likely to be Confirmed In her confirmation hearing this week before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, President Biden’s Interior Secretary nominee Deb Haaland stressed her support...
Feb 24, 2021 | Federal Regulation, News, Tribal Sovereignty
Department of Interior to Hold Tribal Consultations in March The Department of the Interior recently announced its plans to hold consultations with tribal leaders in March to hear their suggestions for departmental actions and federal policy. The Indian Affairs’...
