FIL-3-2017 January 5, 2017 Community Banking Conference 2016 Highlights Summary: The FDIC is providing highlights from the Community Banking Conference held April 6, 2016 themed Strategies for Long-Term Success. Four conference panels discussed the community banking model; regulatory developments; managing technology challenges; and ownership structure and succession planning. In addition, the FDIC is sharing […]
Monthly Archives: January 2017
FTC Announces Internet of Things Challenge to Combat Security Vulnerabilities in Home Devices
The Federal Trade Commission announced today that it is challenging the public to create an innovative tool that will help protect consumers from security vulnerabilities in the software of home devices connected to the Internet of Things. The agency is offering a cash prize of up to $25,000 for the best technical solution, with up […]
FTC Announces Workshop on Hearing Health and Technology
The Federal Trade Commission announced today that it is hosting a workshop in Washington, DC on April 18, 2017, to examine competition, innovation, and consumer protection issues raised by hearing health and technology, particularly hearing aids and devices with similar functions and features. Hearing loss is a medical condition with many different causes. Available treatments […]
New Consolidated Reports of Condition and Income (Call Report) for Small Institutions
FIL-1-2017 January 4, 2017 New Consolidated Reports of Condition and Income (Call Report) for Small Institutions Summary: The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has approved a new streamlined FFIEC 051 Call Report for eligible small institutions, which generally are institutions with domestic offices only and total assets of less than $1 billion. The […]