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April

23
2024
Industry News

CFPB finalizes rule to change its supervision designation procedures for nonbanks

On April 16, the CFPB issued a procedural rule to change how the Bureau will designate nonbanks for supervision. Under the CFPA, the CFPB was authorized to supervise a nonbank covered person if the Bureau had reasonable cause to determine if the nonbank covered person was engaged in financial services-related conduct that posed a risk to consumers.

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April

23
2024
Industry News

CFPB Letter to Connecticut State Legislature on Barring Medical Bills on Credit Reports

I write on behalf of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding Senate Bill 395 as amended (SB395), which would prohibit health care providers in Connecticut from reporting medical debt to consumer reporting agencies for use in a consumer report.

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April

23
2024
Industry News

Utah AI Laws Require Consumer-Facing Disclosures Starting May 1

Two laws take effect in Utah on May 1 that impose legal requirements on a broad range of generative AI uses. The laws:

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April

23
2024
Industry News

CFPB’s Frotman speaks on medical debt collections and rental financial products

On April 11, the General Counsel of the CFPB, Seth Frotman, delivered a speech at the National Consumer Law Center/National Association of Consumer Advocates Spring Training, highlighting how the FDCPA and the FCRA cover often-overlooked sectors of consumer finance, including medical collections and landlord-tenant debts.

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April

22
2024
Trends

Banks Leverage FinTech Partnerships to Ride Digital Transformation Wave

The digital transformation of banking continues to reshape how financial institutions (FIs) are meeting the evolving expectations of consumers. And central to this evolution are partnerships, which play a pivotal role in enhancing customer experiences and streamlining financial processes.

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