Conference Coverage

The Trump administration fired the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board’s two Democratic members. The decision leaves NCUA Chair Kyle Hauptman, a Republican, as the board’s only remaining member. Read on »

As widespread uncertainty continues about the impact of recent policy changes on the U.S. economy, specifically with respect to future rate reductions, Experian North America Chief Economist Joseph Mayans advised attendees at the Consumer Bankers Association’s annual conference in Orlando to stay “nimble” with respect to business strategies. Read on »

The Consumer Bankers Association’s 16th annual CBA LIVE conference included illuminating conversations about technological innovation, regulatory policy implications and customer-centric business strategies. Read on »

The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) introduced the members of its 2025 Board of Directors and executive committee during its annual CBA Live conference in Orlando on March 17. Read on »

The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) will be hosting its annual conference March 17-19 at JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla. For real-time coverage of CBA LIVE 2025, follow Dodd Frank Update on X (@DoddFrankUpdate) as we share photos and updates during the retail banking sector’s premier event. Read on »

Democratic Senate leaders demanded the Trump administration order staffers from the Department of Government Efficiency to vacate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, accusing their efforts to dismantle the bureau as a means of undermining consumer protections, particularly with respect to the evolving digital payments sector. Read on »

Three top economists for the Mortgage Bankers Association offered a detailed account of how economic conditions are likely to shape the housing market in the foreseeable future. Citing a wealth of supporting data and meticulous analysis of current conditions affecting rates and lending institutions, MBA Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni, MBA Vice President of Industry Analysis Marina Walsh and MBA Deput Chief Economist Joel Kan took turns covering virtually every angle the packed house of mortgage professionals might have been curious to know more about. Read on »

A level playing field and clear rules of the road are appealing ideals to mortgage professionals. However, these concepts sometimes feel purely aspirational with respect to rates, regulation, and real estate. These “Three R’s” provided a jumping off point for an insightful panel discussion about the unique challenges faced by independent mortgage banks and other players in the lending space. Read on »

Mortgage rates are strongly linked to the health of the U.S. economy. So, who better to consult about where both are headed than an economist who works in the housing industry? First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming spoke with Dodd Frank Update about his perspective on what the foreseeable future holds for the housing market in the wake of the presidential election. Read on »

Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) President and CEO Bob Broeksmit sought to inspire attendees at MBA Annual 2024 in Denver, invoking the legacy and memory of the late former MBA President David Stevens in his opening remarks and calling for renewed industry commitment as the mortgage banking community navigates an unpredictable regulatory and political landscape. Read on »