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Ruling On Illinois Interchange Case Expected Soon
Oral arguments in the Illinois interchange case took place Wednesday, America’s Credit Unions reported. The case is a challenge to the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA) brought by America’s Credit Unions,...
PODCAST: Why Retailers and Merchants Should Pay Attention to the CFPB
In this episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast, Chris Willis and Jesse Silverman delve into the recent activities of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that pose significant risks to...
Capping Credit Card Rates and Fees Won’t Ease Consumer Debt Crunch
Viewpoint: Would capping interest rates and late fees on credit cards help debt-laden Americans as much as both parties say? J.D. Power data suggests some might not even notice the...
NY DFS Issues New Guidance to Address Cybersecurity Risks Arising from Artificial Intelligence
Guidance, Released During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Assists Entities in Identifying Cybersecurity Risks Associated with the Use of AI and Recommends Controls to Mitigate Risks New York State Department of...
CISA and FBI Release Joint Guidance on Product Security Bad Practices for Public Comment
Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released joint guidance on Product Security Bad Practices, a part of CISA’s Secure by Design initiative. This joint...
Oct. 18: CFPB Recent Updates
Published OCT 17, 2024 CFPB Sues Student Lender Climb Credit and Investment Firm 1/0 for Deceiving Borrowers About Coding Bootcamps and Vocational Programs The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued student lender...
CISA official: AI tools ‘need to have a human in the loop’
Lisa Einstein, the cyber agency’s chief AI officer, made the case at two D.C. events for “strong human processes” when using the technology. An abbreviated rundown of the Cybersecurity and...
FinCEN Assesses Record $1.3 Billion Penalty against TD Bank
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) assessed a record $1.3 billion penalty against TD Bank, N.A. and TD Bank USA, N.A. (collectively, TD Bank, or the Bank)...
Oct. 11: CFPB Recent Updates
Published OCT 10, 2024 CFPB Takes Action Against Arbitration Platform Ejudicate for Deceiving Student Borrowers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) banned private dispute resolution platform Ejudicate from arbitrating disputes about consumer financial...
Account Verification Is the Only Way to Build Trust in Pay-by-Bank World
The promise of open banking is to foster a range of new products and services as banks link with FinTechs to use customer-permissioned data to tailor what they offer. Within open banking —...
Compliance Tip of the Day: Why Data Access is Key to Compliance Effectiveness Podcast
Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re...
Oct. 4 CFPB Recent Updates
Published OCT 03, 2024 CFPB Releases Nonbank Registration Orders Rule Coverage Chart Today, the CFPB released a chart that summarizes how an entity may determine if it is required to register...