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May

19
2023
Industry News

US senator introduces bill to create a federal agency to regulate AI

Days after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified in front of Congress and proposed creating a new federal agency to regulate artificial intelligence, a US senator has introduced a bill to do just that.

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May

19
2023
Industry News

Maryland Moves to Eliminate Branch License Requirements for Non-Depository Institutions

As of July 1, 2023, Maryland will no longer require consumer finance company licensees to license their branch locations. Maryland House Bill 686 was signed into law by Governor Wes Moore on May 8, 2023 to effectuate the regulatory change.

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May

19
2023
Industry News

Consumer experiences with overdraft programs

The CFPB held interviews and focus groups with low- and moderate-income consumers during the summer of 2022 to better understand their experiences with overdraft programs. For this engagement, 36 participants—14 in individual interviews and 22 across four focus groups—were asked about their use of deposit accounts and debit cards, their understanding of overdraft, specific incidents they experienced resulting in being charged an overdraft or NSF fee, their perceptions of ways to avoid such fees, and other related topics.

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May

19
2023
Industry News

Board Determines Amendment to Wisconsin Member Business Loan Rule Is Permissible

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (May 19, 2023) – The National Credit Union Administration Board unanimously determined, by notation vote, that an amendment(opens new window) to section DFI-CU 72.02 of the Wisconsin Member Business Loan rule, which defines a “member business loan,” is no less restrictive than the NCUA’s definition of the same, as required by Section 723.10(a) of the NCUA’s Member Business Loan and Commercial Lending rule. This change aligns Wisconsin’s definition of “member business loan” with the NCUA’s definition of the same.

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May

19
2023
Industry News

Health Breach Notification Rule: FTC wants your insights into proposed changes

The Health Breach Notification Rule has been in place since 2009. Given the pace of innovation, that seems like a century in tech years. Since then, we’ve seen an explosion in the popularity of health apps, fitness trackers, and other health-related monitors.

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