At the AARMR-CSBS national mortgage policy summit, CSBS Chairman Bret Afdahl challenges state and federal regulators to think outside the box in shaping the future of mortgage supervision
CSBS was certified as a Great Place to Work® in 2023 for the fifth year in a row. Each year we find new ways to improve opportunities and culture for staff. Our Diversity Council is comprised of employee resource groups that enhance CSBS culture by encouraging a supportive workplace for all employees and members of specific demographics. The groups are
Washington, D.C. — The Conference of State Bank Supervisors Board of Directors has announced the appointment of James M. Cooper as president and CEO. Cooper had served as acting president and CEO after the sudden death of CSBS leader John W. Ryan on May 16. Cooper’s appointment follows a nine-year tenure at CSBS, during which he directed policy and supervision
Download the Full Comment Letter [PDF] Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Policy Division P.O. Box 39 Vienna, VA 22183 FINCEN-2024-0009 Re: Request for Information and Comment on Customer Identification Program Rule Taxpayer Identification Number Collection Requirement Dear Sir or Madam, The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (“CSBS”) 1 provides the following comments on the notice and request for information (“RFI”) issued
“For more than 100 years, the states have effectively overseen a dynamic money transmission marketplace that promotes strong consumer protections, fosters innovation, and maintains access to popular and convenient financial services. 1 The states license money transmitters, supervise their financial condition, require safeguarding of customer funds, respond directly to consumer complaints, and, when appropriate, take enforcement actions against firms that
Washington, D.C. – The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) Board of Directors today released model state regulatory prudential standards for nonbank mortgage servicers. “The standards provide states with uniform financial condition and corporate governance requirements for nonbank mortgage servicer regulation while preserving local accountability to consumers,” said CSBS President and CEO John W. Ryan. By adopting the standards, states
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors added state usury rates to the 50-state Consumer Finance Laws Survey, a tool that gives users a clear look at similarities and differences across state compliance requirements, including applicable allowable interest rates.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) Board Chair Charlie Clark, Director of the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, and Chair-elect Tony Salazar, Commissioner of Maryland’s Office of Financial Regulation, met with leadership from several national consumer advocacy organizations to discuss 2025 CSBS priorities, consumer protection, and financial access issues. CSBS Board members from numerous other
By granting a safe harbor for financial institutions, Congress can bring regulatory clarity to the financial services industry, address public safety concerns, and ensure access to financial services for state-compliant marijuana and marijuana-related businesses.
State Regulators have cooperative agreements with one another, with federal agencies, and with other state representative agencies. You can find all of these agreements here.