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May

18
2023
Industry News

CFPB Issues Advisory Opinion on Collection of Time-Barred Debt

The CFPB recently issued an Advisory Opinion affirming that a covered debt collector who brings or threatens to bring a state court foreclosure action to collect a time-barred debt may violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and its implementing regulation (Regulation F). The Advisory Opinion is effective May 1, 2023.

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May

18
2023
Industry News

FCC Further Expands Its Robocall Blocking Rules

FCC Adopts Expanded Robocall Rules That Require One-Day Traceback Support from All Voice Service Providers and Expand Traffic Blocking Obligations for Originating Providers

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May

18
2023
Industry News

Heads of Failed Banks Mostly Blame Social Media, Not Themselves

(Bloomberg) -- Facing a second day of grilling from US lawmakers, the once top executives at recently failed banks coalesced around a culprit for their firms’ spectacular collapses: social media.

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May

18
2023
Trends

Many Americans eye buy now, pay later to gain more financial flexibility: Survey

Most Americans want financial flexibility when it comes to financing major life milestones and many are considering buy now, pay later (BNPL) installment loans to help finance big purchases, a recent survey said.

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May

18
2023
Industry News

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Testifies on Bank Supervision

WASHINGTON—Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu today testified on bank supervision before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the U.S. Senate. In his testimony, Mr. Hsu shared his observations on recent bank failures and discussed the resiliency of the federal banking system. He also discussed the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s efforts in support of agency priorities to guard against complacency by banks, reduce inequality, adapt to digitalization, and manage climate-related financial risk.

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