Mon.Dec 09, 2024

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CFPB Sues Bank, Alleges it Disconnected 24 Million Calls

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Friday announced it had filed a lawsuit against Comerica Bank, accusing it of systematically harming three million Direct Express cardholders, many of whom rely on Social Security and other federal benefits. Comerica is alleged to have deliberately disconnected more than 24 million customer service calls, charged illegal ATM fees to more than one million cardholders, and mishandled fraud claims.

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Sweden’s Intrum Beats Bondholder Challenge to U.S. Bankruptcy Filing

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Swedish debt collector Intrum won U.S. court approval for a $4.6 billion debt restructuring, defeating a bondholder group that argued the company didnt need or deserve the protections of bankruptcy. JudgeChristopher Lopezof the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houstonconfirmed a restructuring plan that cuts Intrums debt while preserving its equity holders stakes in the business.The judge simultaneously ruled againsta bondholder groupthatargued the company wasnt in financial distress and had manufactured

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Compliance Digest – December 9

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Daily Digest – December 9. Chopra Makes First Public Comments Since Calls to ‘Delete’ CFPB; Appeals Court Affirms Ruling for Defendant in FCRA Case

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Chopra Makes First Public Comments Since Calls to Delete CFPB Appeals Court Affirms Ruling for Defendant in FCRA Case CFPB Sues Bank, Alleges it Disconnected 24 Million Calls Compliance Digest December 9 WORTH NOTING: The best classical albums of 2024 … Advice from the TSA if you are flying with Christmas gifts during the holiday season … A lot of people feel pressured to spend money on gifts during the holidays and the most common culprit is family … How to avoid pickpockets

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How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption

Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA

AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?

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Appeals Court Affirms Ruling for Defendant in FCRA Case

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The Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has affirmed a ruling in favor of the defendant in a Fair Credit Reporting Act case, ruling that the plaintiff failed to demonstrate a concrete injury as required to establish standing in federal court. The background: The case stemmed from the plaintiffs long-standing dispute with the defendant, a credit reporting agency.

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