Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A District Court judge in Maryland has denied a defendant’s motion to compel arbitration in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) case, ruling that the defendant waived its right to arbitrate by engaging in prior litigation. The background: In August 2016, the plaintiff took out a personal loan that was sold and transferred through several financial entities, ultimately landing in the hands of the defendant.

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Collections Fair Debt Collection Personal loans Loans 246

Consumer Finance

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The CFPB today published guidance to help federal and state consumer protection enforcers stop banks from charging overdraft fees based on phantom opt-in agreements.

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Banks Financial services 135

Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In a new report from Capgemini Research Institute, non-cash transaction volumes in North America are projected to increase by 6.4% this year, reaching $252.6 billion, with global growth expected to rise even faster at 16.6%. By 2028, the North American figure will grow by 7.3% to $338.3 billion. The report highlights that credit and debit cards will dominate global cashless payments by 2028, with instant payments gaining momentum as the second-largest category.

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Debt collector Financial Institution Collection Agencies Collections Agency 130

Consumer Finance

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Over the past decade, we have seen a significant incursion into consumer deposit taking and payments activities by companies that aren’t banks or credit unions. These firms want the public benefits of being a bank or credit union, without the public obligations.

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Credit Unions Credit Unions Banks 93

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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.

Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

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Fair Debt Collection Lawyers Law Firms Collections 130

Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Judge Rules Debt Collection Lawsuit Waives Arbitration Clause CFPB Sues Card Company & Its CEO for Baiting Consumers Into High-Fee Products Instant Payments and Digital Wallets Gaining Momentum in the Payments Space: Report Compliance Digest – September 16 WORTH NOTING: Takeaways from last night’s Emmy Awards … Be careful what you post online.

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Collections 130

Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed a lawsuit against Horizon Card Services and its CEO, Robert Kane, for allegedly engaging in deceptive and abusive practices targeting financially vulnerable consumers. The CFPB claims that Horizon lured consumers into signing up for a costly membership program under the false pretense of offering a general-purpose credit card.

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Financial services 130