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Compliance as a Competitive Advantage

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Recently, we presented on Compliance as a Competitive Advantage at Compliance University by Online Lenders Alliance. We shared a perspective we've developed over 20 years of working with financial services companies: that...more

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Consumer Lending Compliance in Uncertain Times

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In recent months, virtually every regulated industry has witnessed announcements of significant regulatory changes, including the financial services sector....more

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Financial services industry trade groups pen letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent on cybersecurity risks

On June 9, multiple financial services trade associations sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressing concerns about cybersecurity risk management practices at federal regulatory agencies following the OCC’s...more

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The Reversals Continue: CFPB Proposes Rescission of Supervisory Designation Amendments

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On May 14, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) published a proposed rule to rescind amendments to its Procedures for Supervisory Designation Proceedings, originally adopted in 2022 and 2024. This...more

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OIG makes seven recommendations for CFPB following major incident

On May 5, the OIG for the Fed authored a report with several recommendations for the CFPB following a major security incident regarding confidential supervisory information (CSI). The OIG issued four findings with seven...more

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What Does the CFPB’s Withdrawal of Guidance Documents Mean for Bank Compliance

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On May 12, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the withdrawal of various guidance, interpretive rules, policy statements, and advisory opinions issued since the CFPB assumed its functions in 2011....more

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CFPB and OCC Signal Strategic Shifts in Supervision and Enforcement

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In April 2025, both the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced significant changes to their supervisory and enforcement approaches, signaling a shift in...more

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Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank Explores Regulatory Risks in Gaming Ecosystems

On April 9, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City published a research briefing examining how video game platforms are reshaping the digital payments landscape. As in-game purchases and platform-based transactions grow in...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 9th Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on FinTech & Emerging Payment Systems - May 12th - 14th, New York, NY

Meet key stakeholders in Banking, FinTech, and broader payment systems next month at ACI’s 9th Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on FinTech & Emerging Payment Systems. Gain valuable insights from these industry...more

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Republicans ask federal banking agencies to withdraw rules, guidance

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Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee have sent letters to financial regulators asking them to rescind a variety of measures the regulators issued during the Biden Administration....more

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The FinReg Frontier: AI and Machine Learning in Consumer Finance — The Consumer Finance Podcast

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In this episode of the Consumer Finance Podcast, Chris Willis, co-leader of Troutman Pepper Locke's Consumer Financial Services Regulatory practice, delves into the current state of machine learning and artificial...more

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Mitigating Risks for Banks, Fintech Companies, and Payment Processors

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Emerging issues under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, Regulation E, and the UCC - As banks, fintech companies, and payment processors continue to innovate and partner on payment and wallet solutions, they must navigate the...more

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Through the Crystal Ball: What's Next for Auto Finance — Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast

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In this episode of Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast, hosts Brooke Conkle and Chris Capurso delve into the anticipated regulatory landscape for the auto finance industry in 2025. They explore the potential agendas of...more

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Senators pen letter to bank data CEO on debanking claims

On March 6, Sens. Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) from the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee requested information from the CEO of a company that collects and reports consumer information in the...more

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Navigating the New Consumer Financial Services Landscape: Enforcement, Compliance, and Litigation Risks

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Financial services companies may feel relief from the aggressive federal oversight and regulation that defined the past decade. However, regulatory risk has not disappeared—it has shifted. ...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Managing Fraud Risk in Consumer Wires

As anticipated, 2025 is already shaping up to be a busy year in consumer financial services, with a federal district court expanding the application of a strict consumer protection law to wire transfers. The potential for a...more

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The Next Wave of Open Banking: New Rules on Personal Financial Data Rights

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A rapid transformation in consumer finance is being brought about by open banking—a pivotal innovation that allows consumers to give third parties real-time access to their detailed financial data. Open banking has the...more

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Consumer Finance’s Deregulatory Shift - The Evolving Role of Compliance

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With federal regulatory pressure easing, consumer financial services companies are well positioned to pursue growth with fewer potential roadblocks. ...more

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CFPB Pauses Supervision Order, Signals Potential Rescission

On February 8, the CFPB requested a 90 day stay in a lawsuit filed by a major tech company challenging the agency’s risk-based supervision order. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia,...more

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Q&A: What Will the CFPB Look Like Under McKernan?

On February 11, the White House announced Jonathan McKernan’s nomination as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). McKernan was previously confirmed to the Board of the FDIC by the Senate on a voice...more

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CFPB’s union raises concerns over security and alleged misuse of sensitive information

On February 7, the union representing CFPB employees published a notice expressing concerns regarding the recent addition of certain DOGE employees to the CFPB’s email directory and their presence in offices. ...more

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CFPB Bites of the Month - 2024 Annual Review - Fintech

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In this article, we share a timeline of our monthly "bites" for 2024 applicable to companies in FinTech. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was on a tear in the months leading up to the election and the inauguration of...more

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CFPB discusses repossessions in auto finance

On January 23, the CFPB published a report titled, “Repossession in Auto Finance,” which discussed auto loan repossession trends, drawing on data from a pilot program that started in February 2023. The report revealed...more

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What Debt Settlement Companies Need to Know When Working With Third Party Payment Processors (Whitepaper)

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Clark Hill’s Financial Services and Regulatory Compliance Group has authored a whitepaper for debt settlement companies considering engaging a third-party payment processor for managing accounts and handling financial...more

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Financial Institutions Face New Risks in Allowing Consumers to Execute Wire Transfers Online

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A recent court order issued in New York should concern any financial institutions that allow consumers to initiate wire transfers online. Financial institutions that allow consumers to execute wire transfers online should...more

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