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March

17
2023
Industry News

FTC Issues Guidance on Claims About AI-Powered Products

As lawmakers race to catch up on AI technology, the FTC has issued guidance warning marketers not to make false or unsubstantiated claims about AI-powered products.

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March

17
2023
Industry News

Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, BNY-Mellon, PNC Bank, State Street, Truist and U.S. Bank to make uninsured deposits totaling $30 billion into First Republic Bank

Action by the largest U.S. banks reflects their confidence in the country’s banking system and helps ensure First Republic has the liquidity to continue serving its customers.

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March

17
2023
Industry News

Consumer Watchdog Issues Warning to Private Loan Servicers

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is warning loan servicers to stop collecting private student loans that were discharged by bankruptcy courts, the agency announced Thursday.

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March

17
2023
Trends

Mortgage rates drop in wake of bank failures

Washington, DC (CNN)--Mortgage rates dropped this week in the wake of several bank failures, reversing course after rising half a percentage point over the past month. But longer-term uncertainty is expected to hamper many homebuyers and keep the cost of buying unaffordable for many.

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March

17
2023
Industry News

Bank Collapses Highlight Alternative Structure of Credit Unions

The collapse of two banks has put the U.S. financial sector into focus this week. Some are considering the alternative structures of institutions like credit unions. Troy Stang is the president and CEO of the GoWest Credit Union Association, which represents more than 300 credit unions in Oregon and five other states.

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