Specialty Certification Associate Certified Information Systems Examiner (ACISE) Objectives of the ACISE Certification Program: 1. To recognize foundational knowledge and skills required for examining information technology (IT) and cybersecurity operations in financial institutions and service providers. 2. To promote ongoing education in IT and cybersecurity supervision, ensuring examiners remain informed about evolving technologies, threats, and regulatory standards. 3. To emphasize
Specialty Certification Certified Application Specialist - Level II (CAS-II) (Complete Company Licensing Review AND Branch Licensing Review OR All Entity Licensing Review Learning Plans) Candidates for the CAS-II designation must provide evidence of the following: Completion of a minimum of two (2) years of on-the-job service and training related to processing licensing applications Satisfactory completion of the CSBS Mortgage Licensing
Ann E. Misback, Secretary Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 20th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20551 Docket No. OP-1747 Re: Supplemental Notice - Proposed Guidelines for Evaluating Account and Services Requests Dear Ms. Misback, The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (“CSBS” or “state bank regulators”) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Supplemental Notice of
Specialty Certification Certified Application Specialist - Level II (CAS-II) (Complete Company Licensing Review and Branch Licensing Review OR All Entity Licensing Review) Candidates for the CAS-II designation must provide evidence of the following: Completion of a minimum of two (2) years of on-the-job service and training related to processing licensing applications Satisfactory completion of the following CSBS course offering or
As part of National Homeownership Month, CSBS wants to help you understand what the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) is and why one of its primary purposes is to promote consumer protection for homebuyers nationwide. Whether you are buying or refinancing a home, the process can be complex. In addition, consumers will interact with many people as part of the
Specialty Certification Certified Application Specialist - Level I (CAS-I) (MLO Licensing Review) Candidates for the CAS-I designation must provide evidence of the following: Completion of a minimum of two (2) years of on-the-job service and training related to processing licensing applications Satisfactory completion of the CSBS Mortgage Licensing School, MLO Licensing Review Learning Plan (course list below) Applicants must ensure
Up to $82 million in virtual assets to be returned to customers Washington, D.C. — Twenty-five state financial regulators have taken collective action against Plutus Financial, Inc., Abra Trading, LLC, Plutus Financial Holdings, Inc., Plutus Lending, LLC (collectively known as “Abra”), and CEO and largest equity owner William “Bill” Barhydt for operating a cryptocurrency company without receiving the required state
By CSBS Data Scientist Carlos Cordova, Senior Policy Analyst Joey Samowitz, and Senior Economist and Director of Research Thomas F. Siems, Ph.D. Community banks have been at the forefront in providing needed funds to small businesses across the country as the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have severely restricted U.S. economic activity. Our analysis of the Paycheck Protection Program
State regulators believe that a robust market for consumer lending depends upon viable market alternatives. Thus, it is critically important that banks, and especially community banks, be able to serve as a source of small-dollar credit in the communities they serve.
This roadmap highlights key NMLS enhancements that will occur over the next six years in six different phases. Our Strategy We are modernizing NMLS using a long-term strategy focused on enhancing the system and improving the user experience. Our development priorities are to: Ensure system enhancements benefit as many system users as possible by: Focusing on areas that impact the