Mon.Dec 16, 2024

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AFSA Submits Comment Letter on Proposed Amendments to NYC Debt Collection Regs

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Proposed amendments to New York Citys rules governing debt collection have drawn significant scrutiny from trade groups outside the collection industry, most notably the American Financial Services Association (AFSA), which submitted a comment letter last week regarding the proposed amendments. These regulations could fundamentally alter how creditors and debt collectors operate, potentially harming consumers while imposing onerous compliance burdens on financial institutions.

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CFPB Report Finds Mortgage Companies Create Obstacles for Homeowners After Death or Divorce

Consumer Finance

The CFPB issued a report on the experiences of homeowners dealing with their mortgage company after divorce or the death of an original borrower.

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Debt Collectors Warned: CFPB and IHS Crack Down on Improper Medical Billing Practices

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Native American communities are disproportionately impacted by medical debt, with systemic billing and reimbursement issues leading to wrongful collections and credit reporting that violate federal law. The big picture: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Indian Health Service issued new guidance last week emphasizing the responsibilities of medical providers, billers, and debt collectors under the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and t

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CFPB Finalizes Rule to Protect Homeowners on Solar Panel Loans and Other Home Improvement Loans Paid Back Through Property Taxes

Consumer Finance

CFPB Finalizes Rule to Protect Homeowners on Solar Panel Loans and Other Home Improvement Loans Paid Back Through Property Taxes.

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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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Judge Dismisses Claims of ID Theft in FCRA, FDCPA Case

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A District Court Judge in Pennsylvania has dismissed a Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case filed by a consumer representing herself on the grounds that the claims were insufficiently pleaded and because it’s not considered identity theft when a furnisher sends information about a consumer to a credit reporting agency.

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Taking the Emotion Out of Late Payments- Strategies to Protect Your Business and Peace of Mind

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Late and non-paying customers can be emotionally draining for your small business. Whether you’re operating a lawn care company, veterinarian practice, heating and air conditioning business, or any other small operation, having customers who don’t pay on time is just part of being in business. While large organizations have their share of the same challenge, your small business can feel the pain of customers not paying far deeper.

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Statement of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, Member, FDIC Board of Directors, on the FDIC's Policy Regarding Bank Capital Distributions During Unusual and Exigent Circumstances

Consumer Finance

Director Chopra presented a discussion draft of a new FDIC policy on Bank Capital Distributions During Unusual and Exigent Circumstances at the December 2024 meeting of the FDIC Board of Directors.

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Daily Digest – December 16. Judge Dismisses Claims of ID Theft in FCRA, FDCPA Case; CFPB and IHS Crack Down on Improper Medical Billing Practices

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Judge Dismisses Claims of ID Theft in FCRA, FDCPA Case Debt Collectors Warned: CFPB and IHS Crack Down on Improper Medical Billing Practices AFSA Submits Comment Letter on Proposed Amendments to NYC Debt Collection Regs Compliance Digest December 16 Williams & Fudge Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Annual Bike Race for the Kids, Expanding Impact to More Communities Nationwide WORTH NOTING: A list of deadlines if you want to get your holiday gifts to arrive before Christmas … How to quie

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Famous Training College forced into Liquidation

UK debt collections

An internationally recognised boatbuilding training collegeis set to close its doors in Suffolkfor the final timeas it heads into liquidation. The award-winning International Boatbuilding Training College (IBTC) has been based onthe edge of The Broads since 1975. Ideally situated on Sea Lake Road, Oulton Broad inLowestoft,IBTC has ensured that traditional boatbuilding skills have been preserved for almost 50 years.

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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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Williams & Fudge, Inc. Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Annual Bike Race for the Kids, Expanding Impact to More Communities Nationwide

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Rock Hill, SC December 12, 2024 Williams & Fudge, Inc. is excited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its annual Bike Race for the Kids, an event that has helped provide thousands of bikes to children in need over the past two decades. Through the dedication of employees, community partners, and generous supporters, the company has donated a total of 4,798 bikes to youth in the greater York County area.

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Compliance Digest – December 16

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