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Daily Digest – March 4. Judge Grants MSJ For Defendant in FDCPA Case Over ID Theft Claim; Bill Introduced in House to Remove Certain Medical Debts from Native Americans’ Credit Reports

Account Recovery

Judge Grants MSJ For Defendant in FDCPA Case Over ID Theft Claim Bill Introduced in House to Remove Certain Medical Debts from Native Americans’ Credit Reports The Power of a Virtual Assistant in Your Organization Compliance Digest – March 4 WORTH NOTING: The best smart security devices to help your home feel safe … Why […]

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CFPB Bans Excessive Credit Card Late Fees, Lowers Typical Fee from $32 to $8

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ) finalized a rule today to cut excessive credit card late fees by closing a loophole exploited by large card issuers.

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The Power of a Virtual Assistant in Your Organization

Account Recovery

A blog post from Klarna, a Buy Now, Pay Later fintech company, started making the rounds in the collection industry last week, and has been turning a lot of heads.

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Statement of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra on the Final Rule to Close the Credit Card Late Fee Loophole

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is taking action to rein in junk fees on credit cards, increase competition, and put billions of dollars back in the pockets of American families.

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Solve Your Firms Automation Complexities Once and For All

Speaker: Mark Stovel

When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.

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Bill Introduced in House to Remove Certain Medical Debts from Native Americans’ Credit Reports

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A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act by restricting certain types of medical debt from appearing on the credit reports of Native Americans as a means of protecting them from wrongfully charged medical bills that are actually owed by the Indian Health Service.

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Compliance Digest – March 4

Account Recovery

I’m thrilled to announce that Bedard Law Group is the new sponsor for the Compliance Digest. Bedard Law Group, P.C. – Compliance Support – Defense Litigation – Nationwide Complaint Management – Turnkey Speech Analytics. And Our New BLG360 Program – Your Low Monthly Retainer Compliance Solution. Visit www.bedardlawgroup.com, email John H.

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PDCflow Releases Text Message Service API

PDC Flow

Text messaging with PDCflow has never been better! For two decades, our company has provided compliant, reliable, affordable tools that make it simple to take payments, send documents, get esignatures, and more. Now, PDCflow has enhanced our software to include text message API services. This allows any company to take advantage of our white-labeled texting solution for better customer communication – directly from their system of record.

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Judge Grants MSJ For Defendant in FDCPA Case Over ID Theft Claim

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in New York has given the final heave-ho to a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case by granting the defendant’s motion for summary judgment over the language used in a communication sent by the defendant to the plaintiff after the plaintiff claimed to be the victim of identity theft.

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CFPB Prohíbe el Cobro de Excesivas Penalidades por Atraso en Tarjetas de Crédito, la Tarifa Típica Baja de $32 a $8

Consumer Finance

La CFPB finalizó hoy una normativa que corta el cobro de excesivas penalidades por atraso en tarjetas de crédito al cerrar un vacío legal, explotado por los grandes emisores de las mismas.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

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: Federal Activities State Activities Federal Activities On March 1, as part of National Consumer Protection Week (NPCW), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and its partners, including consumer organizations, national advocacy organizations, and other federal, state, and local government agencies participated