OCC finalizes controversial ‘Fair Access’ rule as acting head departs
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Jaclyn Jaeger2021-01-14T17:08:00
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency published its much-criticized “Fair Access to Financial Services” rule the same day Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks announced he is stepping down.
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