To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more
5/1/2025
/ Consumer Financial Products ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Executive Orders ,
FDIC ,
Federal Reserve ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Popular ,
Price Transparency ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Virtual Currency
In this special crossover edition of the Payments Pros and Crypto Exchange podcast, Carlin McCrory is joined by colleagues Alex Barrage and Ethan Ostroff to discuss recent legislative updates surrounding payment stablecoins....more
4/24/2025
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
New Legislation ,
Payment Systems ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Regulation ,
Stablecoins
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more
4/22/2025
/ Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Depository Institutions ,
Digital Assets ,
FDIC ,
Federal Reserve ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Layoffs ,
NCUA ,
Regulatory Agencies ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Securities Fraud ,
Trump Administration ,
Wire Fraud
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more
4/16/2025
/ Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Financial Services Industry ,
IRS ,
Layoffs ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Regulation ,
Trump Administration
On April 9, the House of Representatives passed two Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolutions aimed at nullifying certain Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rules finalized in the final days of the...more
4/14/2025
/ Congressional Review Act ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Final Rules ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Nullification ,
Overdraft Fees ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued an order extending the effective date of certain parts of § 64.1200(a)(10) of its rules under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) to April 11, 2026....more
4/8/2025
/ Effective Date ,
FCC ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
New Regulations ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Robocalling ,
TCPA ,
Telecommunications ,
Telemarketing ,
Text Messages ,
Time Extensions
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more
4/8/2025
/ Community Reinvestment Act ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Cryptocurrency ,
CSBS ,
DACA ,
Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) ,
Digital Assets ,
Federal Reserve ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
Mortgages ,
OCC ,
Popular ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Regulation ,
Stablecoins ,
UDAAP
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), a nationwide organization of state banking and financial regulators from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, has raised significant concerns...more
4/4/2025
/ Banking Regulators ,
CSBS ,
Digital Assets ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Financial Services Industry ,
OCC ,
Preemption ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Stablecoins ,
State Regulators
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more
4/3/2025
/ Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Fannie Mae ,
FDIC ,
Financial Crimes ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
Freddie Mac ,
Mortgage Lenders ,
Regulatory Agencies ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Trump Administration
Last Friday, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced the rescission of Financial Institution Letter (FIL-16-2022) and issued new guidance clarifying the process for FDIC-supervised institutions to engage in...more
4/1/2025
/ Banks ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
FDIC ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
New Guidance ,
OCC ,
Regulatory Oversight
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more
3/26/2025
/ Banks ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Earned Wage Access ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Housing Administration (FHA) ,
FHFA ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Financial Services Industry ,
HUD ,
Mortgages ,
OCC ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
TCPA ,
Voluntary Reduction in Force
On March 7, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a significant update regarding the involvement of national banks and federal savings associations in cryptocurrency activities. Interpretive Letter 1183...more
3/13/2025
/ Banks ,
Blockchain ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
Interpretive Letters ,
OCC ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management
In this special joint edition of the Crypto Exchange and the Consumer Finance Podcast, host Ethan Ostroff is joined by colleagues James Kim and Chris Willis to discuss the anticipated regulatory approaches to digital assets...more
On February 27, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) successfully obtained a temporary restraining order against Blackrock Services, Inc. and its associated entities and individuals. The court order aims to halt the defendants’...more
3/12/2025
/ BlackRock ,
Consumer Fraud ,
Debt Collectors ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FDCPA ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FTC Act ,
Gramm-Leach-Blilely Act ,
Misrepresentation ,
Restraining Orders ,
Statutory Violations ,
TRO ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more
3/5/2025
/ Advertising ,
Anti-Money Laundering ,
ATMs ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cybersecurity ,
Digital Assets ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FDIC ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Fraud ,
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Trump Administration
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more
2/27/2025
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ,
Digital Assets ,
FDIC ,
Federal Reserve ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Financial Services Industry ,
OIRA ,
OMB ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stablecoins ,
Telemarketing ,
Trump Administration
Recently, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released 175 documents concerning its supervision of banks engaged in, or seeking to engage in, crypto-related activities. This release marks a significant step...more
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more
2/19/2025
/ Administrative Procedure Act ,
CFTC ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) ,
Dodd-Frank ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FDIC ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinCEN ,
OCC ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Section 1071
We are pleased to share our annual review of regulatory and legal developments in the consumer financial services industry. With active federal and state legislatures, consumer financial services providers faced a challenging...more
2/17/2025
/ Automotive Loans ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Debt Collection ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
TCPA ,
UDAAP ,
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of federal claims brought by a mortgagee against Trinity Financial Services, LLC (Trinity) under the Fair Debt Collection Practices...more
2/17/2025
/ Appeals ,
Attorney's Fees ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Debt Collection ,
Emotional Distress Damages ,
FDCPA ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Foreclosure ,
Mortgages ,
Standing ,
Statutory Violations ,
Summary Judgment
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more
2/12/2025
/ CFTC ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Financial Services Industry ,
HUD ,
New Legislation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Trump Administration
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) requested and was granted a 90-day stay in the litigation involving trade associations Cornerstone Credit Union League (Cornerstone) and the Consumer Data Industry...more
2/10/2025
/ Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Consumer Reports ,
Debt Collection ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Final Rules ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Medical Debt ,
Preliminary Injunctions ,
Regulation V ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Stays
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more
2/5/2025
/ CARS Rule ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Digital Assets ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinCEN ,
FinTech ,
Military Lending Act ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
On January 30, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) released its updated list of consumer reporting companies for 2025. The list includes nationwide consumer reporting companies as well as several other...more
2/4/2025
/ Consumer Credit Protection ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Consumer Reporting Agencies ,
Credit Reports ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Identity Theft ,
Reporting Requirements
After two and a half years, Coinbase, Inc. (Coinbase) and other crypto market participants may finally get an answer for why the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declined to promulgate rules clarifying how and...more
2/4/2025
/ Administrative Procedure Act ,
Appeals ,
Coinbase ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Regulation