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July

20
2023
Trends

TransUnion Research Finds Resilient Consumers Not Skimping on Back-to-School Shopping

The vast majority (84%) of families plan to spend the same or more on back-to-school shopping in 2023 compared to last year, according to new research from TransUnion (NYSE: TRU). In general, households appear ready to absorb the impact of inflation rather than make cuts to spending.

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July

20
2023
Strategy

Analysis: Fintech lenders tighten lending standards, bolstering debt financing

July 19 (Reuters) - U.S. financial technology companies are tightening their lending standards, a move that has bolstered their access to debt financing from Wall Street investors, according to industry executives. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many fintechs began lending to borrowers with imperfect credit, but Wall Street investors were comfortable buying their asset-backed securities as government stimulus ensured consumers had the money to meet repayments.

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July

20
2023
Compliance

Insure Against Data Breaches Suffered By Vendors and Service Providers

Over the last several years several companies, including Marriott, Yahoo and Volkswagen, have been victimized by hackers breaking into a company’s computer network.

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July

20
2023
Industry News

Biden administration announces $39 billion in student debt relief for 804,000 borrowers

The Biden administration has announced that it will provide $39 billion in total student debt relief for 804,000 borrowers, its latest step since President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan was struck down by the Supreme Court.

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July

20
2023
Industry News

OCC Enforcement Actions and Terminations

WASHINGTON—The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released new enforcement actions taken against national banks, federal savings associations, and individuals currently and formerly affiliated with national banks and federal savings associations.

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