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There are several key consumer laws that collectors should be concerned with when engaging in debt collection practices. 

Collection Industry News

Here are some important consumer laws that collectors should be familiar with: 1. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA): The FDCPA sets standards for debt collection practices in the United States. It prohibits debt collectors from engaging in abusive, deceptive, or unfair practices when collecting consumer debts.

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A New Era for Debt Collection?

Burt and Associates

Introduction and Spotlight on Medical and Rental Debt 1.1 Medical Debt 1.1.1 Introduction: This section highlights the CFPB’s work on medical debt issues, including a proposed rule to restrict medical debt reporting on credit reports. Rental Debt 1.2.1 Medical Debt 1.1.1 Rental Debt 1.2.1

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On July 27, the Senate passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) bill, which includes a provision that tightens oversight over financial institutions engaged in crypto trading and takes aim at crypto mixers and “anonymity-enhancing” crypto assets. For more information, click here. The amendment, led by U.S.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Federal Activities: On September 29, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its fifth biennial report to Congress on the consumer credit card market, finding that the market’s growth over the last few years reversed course in 2020. Privacy and Cybersecurity Activities. State Activities: Two bills — S.B.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

The FTC’s Safeguards Rule requires nonbanking financial institutions, such as mortgage brokers, motor vehicle dealers, and payday lenders, to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive security program to keep their customers’ information safe. financial institutions. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On November 6, the Bank of England, Financial Conduct Authority, and Prudential Regulation Authority issued guidance explaining how current and proposed regulatory regimes governing “e-money, stablecoins, and tokenised bank deposits” will interact, indicating that applicable financial institutions will be subject to dual or triple regulation.

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What is NTB/CBNA on My Credit Report?

Better Credit Blog

In the article below, we’ll break down the details of the NTB/CBNA credit card, how a hard inquiry works, and what you can do to get an inaccurate inquiry off your report. NTB/CBNA On My Credit Report. Citibank is a major financial institution that offers credit cards in partnership with numerous retailers, including: Best Buy.