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September

19
2024
Industry News

Sen. Warren, Rep. Waters support reforms to Community Reinvestment Act despite Chamber, ABA lawsuit

Congressional finance legislators earlier this week chastised a decision by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Bankers Association (ABA) to sue banking regulators in an effort to block them from reforming the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).

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September

19
2024
Industry News

Reminder: Federal Communications Commission – September/October Filings

Each month, Kelley Drye’s Communications Group offers this reminder of upcoming filing deadlines that may affect our clients and friends. Please review the deadlines below and contact us if you would like assistance or have any questions.

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September

19
2024
Strategy

Three Banks to Lower Prime Lending Rate to 8% After Fed’s Rate Cut

Three banks will lower their prime lending rate after the Federal Reserve decided to reduce the federal funds rate. BMO, Truist Financial and MT&T Bank said in separate press releases issued Wednesday (Sept. 18) that they will lower their prime lending rate from 8.5% to 8%, effective Thursday (Sept. 19).

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September

19
2024
Compliance

New Data Breach Notification Obligations for PA – and a New Reporting Portal

Pennsylvania AG Michelle Henry announced yesterday the launch of an online portal for businesses to report data breaches to the AG’s office. The portal launch comes before Pennsylvania’s new breach amendments take effect on September 26, 2024. One of the amendments will require businesses to report to the AG Office any breach that impacts more than 500 Pennsylvania residents. Businesses can provide notice to the AG using the new online portal.

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September

19
2024
Compliance

CFPB takes aim at cash back fees

Some dollar store chains and other retailers now are charging consumers for obtaining cash back on debt or prepaid card purchases—transactions that generally have been free in the past–the CFPB reported.

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