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June

6
2024
Industry News

Maryland banking regulators release settlement agreement with bank

On May 16, the Maryland Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) publicized an April 30 settlement agreement pursuant to which the Maryland banking agencies will withdraw its four counts against the bank and dismiss the case with prejudice.

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June

6
2024
Industry News

Court Denies Consumer’s Request to File New Complaint Against HSBC and Wells Fargo

In a recent court order (PDF), a plaintiff’s request for a proposed complaint was denied because of his past behavior as a “vexatious litigant” for attempting to invalidate his bankruptcy status on a previous case against Wells Fargo and HSBC Bank.

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June

6
2024

Looking to push back Biden's consumer protections, industry groups flock to Texas courts

In federal courts across Texas, powerful business interests and federal regulators are duking it out over several Biden Administration efforts aimed at reining in corporate power, increasing consumer protections and making financial services more equitable.

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June

5
2024
Industry News

CFPB Launches Process to Recognize Open Banking Standards | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule outlining the qualifications to become a recognized industry standard setting body, which can issue standards that companies can use to help them comply with the CFPB’s upcoming Personal Financial Data Rights Rule.

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June

5
2024
Industry News

Debt Collector Data Breach Exposes Data on 3 Million+ Americans

US debt collection company Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS) has experienced a data breach, exposing the information of more than 3.2 million Americans. In a public notice, FBCS describes the incident as "unauthorized access to certain systems in its network."

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