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November

15
2024
Industry News

[PODCAST]: Should Congress Create a New Federal Charter for Non-Bank Payments Companies?

In this podcast show, we explore with our repeat guest, Professor Dan Awrey of Cornell University Law School, his working paper “Money and Federalism” in which he advocates for the enactment of Federal legislation creating a Federal charter for non-banks engaged in the payments business, like PayPal and Venmo. The article may be accessed online at SSRN and will likely be published in a law review at some time in the future.

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November

15
2024
Compliance

The Influence of Compliance in Debt Collection Advancements

In banking and financial services, collections executives face the dual challenge of improving debt recovery and navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Understanding recent advancements in debt recovery, together with the compliance factor shaping these developments, is crucial for professionals in this domain.

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November

15
2024
Compliance

FTC Cracks Down on Georgia-Based Debt Collector for Deceptive Practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken decisive action against Global Circulation, Inc. (GCI), a Georgia-based debt collection agency, accusing the company of using unlawful tactics to coerce consumers into paying more than $7.6 million in false debts. According to the FTC, GCI and its owner, Kenneth Redon III, misled consumers by making threats of jail time, harassing their family members, and using various other illegal practices to collect bogus debts.

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November

14
2024
Industry News

FTC Announces Virtual Open Meeting on November 14: Public Invited to Participate and Discuss Key Consumer Protection Initiatives

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina M. Khan has announced a virtual open meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 11 a.m. ET. The event will kick off with an opportunity for members of the public to share feedback and address the Commission, with each speaker allotted two minutes to comment on the FTC’s work or raise relevant issues.

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November

14
2024
Strategy

Nearly Three-Quarters of Small Businesses Using Embedded Lending Access Bigger Credit Lines

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face challenges when securing credit, especially in an uncertain economy. Embedded lending, which integrates credit options directly into purchase platforms, offers a fast and convenient solution.

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