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Richard Riese

Richard Riese

Richard Riese is a former banking regulator and retired industry advocate who provides practical insights on developing policy and managing regulatory risks in the delivery of consumer financial services and products as Principal of SMAART.COnsulting.

Bankers don't like UDAAP. But the House financial services package may contain changes that will also make their unhappy, argues a compliance veteran.

Returning UDAAP to UDAP: more unintended consequences?

Compliance Viewpoint: CHOICE Act provision has surface appeal, but bankers must dig before backing it
Even with a Republican in the White House, the banking industry faces a transition at CFPB that won't be as simple as some might hope.

Prospects for CFPB transition: guide for the patient banker

Near term, Congress presents best hopes. Longer term, reform will get some traction—with effort
Bank boards must close up the gaps to oversee compliance appropriately.

Compliance risk rises to top of board agenda

In wake of Wells affair, directors must reconsider what “risk appetite” really means

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