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November

2
2023
Compliance

CFPB Issues Summary Guide for Proposed Data Sharing Rule

The proposed rule seeks to standardize access to data and its terms, fostering a more level playing field for both established and emerging financial institutions, according to the bureau. he CFPB has opened comments on the proposed rule until Dec. 29, 2023.

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November

2
2023
Industry News

FTC Approves New Data Breach Notification Requirement for Non-Banking Financial Institutions

On October 27, 2023, the FTC approved an amendment to the Safeguards Rule (the “Amendment”) requiring that non-banking financial institutions notify the FTC in the event of a defined “Notification Event” where customer information of 500 or more individuals was subject to unauthorized acquisition. 

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November

2
2023
Industry News

FDIC is probing former First Republic Bank directors and officers, spokesperson says

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is investigating potential misconduct by executives and board members of First Republic Bank, raising the prospect of stiff penalties for the failed bank’s former bosses.

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November

2
2023
Industry News

AG Ellison sues to stop predatory internet lending in Minnesota

November 1, 2023 (ST. PAUL). Today, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced his office has filed a federal lawsuit against individuals that control online lenders Bright Lending, Green Trust Cash, and Target Cash Now for usurious lending and consumer fraud.

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November

2
2023
Industry News

The CFPB Considers Rules to Remove Medical Debt from Credit Reports: What does this Mean for Medical and Dental Providers?

Last month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) kicked off a rulemaking process that, if enacted, would reshape the credit reporting and debt collection landscape and could have a detrimental effect on medical and dental providers’ bottom line.

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