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Are combination inspectors a good choice for municipalities?

American City & Country

The fire in London spurred renewed scrutiny of fire safety regulations globally following a report that showed there was a drive by both major political parties to free businesses from the burden of safety regulations. Throughout history, the adoption and enforcement of building codes came as a last step instead of the first.

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5 Lessons from China, India, Vietnam on Decarbonizing Transport and Accelerating Climate Action

The City Fix

Political landscapes, regulations, industry interests, market set-ups, financial resources and social considerations all. The momentum towards low-carbon and sustainable transport is growing globally, but the sector still lags behind many others and each country faces a unique path to travel.

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Part of a Small CRA Team? Here’s How to Get the Help You Need

CRA Today

Community development lending is a critical tool for driving impact and building stronger communities, but it requires a deep understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management. Community development is defined as ( 12 CFR 25.12(g)

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Finish Strong, as published in ABA Bank Compliance

CRA Today

In any case, most banks will have at least one more CRA examination before the new finalized regulations are implemented, and it’s important to put the bank ’ s best face forward. These help lenders identify qualifying community development transactions. Small banks by comparison may see little impact. How Do You Prepare?

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Local Conduit Issuances of Affordable Housing Bonds in North Carolina: The Basics

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

And if a bond is payable from and secured exclusively by the income and revenues of the financed project, a housing authority will not assume any credit risk by engaging in a conduit financing. 157-5(a) (providing for appointment of municipal housing authority governing board members by mayor); G.S. 147(f)(2)(E)(ii) ; Treas.

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CRA Podcast Episodes

CRA Today

Identifying community development loans requires many internal stakeholders within the bank and this episode highlights a solid approach to engage commercial lenders in identifying loans that are hidden within their portfolios and their loan pipelines. In this episode of the CRA Files, Ron Brooks interviews Linda Ezuka: Consultant.

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Driving Impact and Building Trust: The Power of Collaboration Between Compliance Professionals and Lenders in Community Development Lending

CRA Today

Community development lending is a critical tool for driving impact and building stronger communities, but it requires a deep understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management. Community development is defined as ( 12 CFR 25.12(g)