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Nov. 22: CFPB Recent Updates

CFPB Finalizes Rule on Federal Oversight of Popular Digital Payment Apps to Protect Personal Data, Reduce Fraud, and Stop Illegal “Debanking” The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today finalized a...

FinCEN’s Latest FAQs on Beneficial Ownership Reporting: Key Updates and Implications

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently updated its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Rule. The October 3, 2024 FAQ updates provided crucial clarifications...

NCUA Board Approves Central Liquidity Facility Budget for 2025–2026

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board held its eighth open meeting of 2024 and approved the Central Liquidity Facility’s budget for 2025–2026. The Board also received a briefing on...

Nov. 15: CFPB Recent Updates

Published NOV 14, 2024 CFPB Orders Global Tel Link to Pay $3 Million for Illegally Freezing and Draining Payments Accounts for People Who Are Incarcerated The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)...

Household Debt Rose Modestly; Delinquency Rates Remain Elevated

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data today issued its Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit. The report shows total household debt increased by $147...

U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Hearing Notice: Oversight of Prudential Regulators

Washington, November 13, 2024 – Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Patrick McHenry (NC-10), announced the following hearing: Full Committee Hearing Entitled: “Oversight of Prudential Regulators” Time: 10:00 AM ET Date:...

How Will Banks Ensure Cash Availability in the Wake of Natural Disasters?

Banks are focusing on maintaining access to cash during crises, refining their business continuity plans, and diversifying cash reserves to ensure liquidity in disaster-hit areas. Recent events like hurricanes Helene...

2024 Audit of the CFPB’s Information Security Program

Office of Inspector General: Each year, we audit the CFPB’s information security program as required by the Federal Information Security Modernization Act. The CFPB’s information security program remains effective as a...

PODCAST: State Fair Access / Debanking Laws Bring Country’s Political & Cultural Divisions to the Fore

New State Laws Create Tension with Federal AML Requirements An increasing number of states have either enacted or are considering enacting legislation requiring financial institutions to provide persons (both existing...

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...