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FTC Amends “Safeguards Rule” for Covered Financial Institutions

Troutman Sanders

On October 27, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule (Final Rule), amending the Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information (Safeguards Rule) under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) as it applies to covered financial institutions. Expanded Definition of “Financial Institution”.

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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. For more information, click here. For more information, click here.

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CBA Requests Increased CFPB Supervision of Fintechs Via the Larger Participant Rule

Troutman Sanders

The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA), a trade group of retail financial institutions, recently sent a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) director, requesting increased supervision of financial technology companies (fintechs).

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On March 23, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking with the stated goal to make it easier for consumers to cancel recurring subscriptions and memberships. On March 22, the SEC issued a Wells Notice to Nasdaq-traded cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, Inc. For more information, click here.

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Amazon And Walmart Are Cutting Out Banks As They Crack The Code For Finance

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Global brands from Mercedes and Amazon to IKEA and Walmart are cutting out the traditional financial middleman and plugging in software from tech startups to offer customers everything from banking and credit to insurance. For established financial institutions, the warning signs are flashing. fintech Square (SQ.N)

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On November 17, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced it is seeking public comment on its proposal to develop a new data set to better monitor the auto loan market. Notable banking institutions and financial services providers will be participating in the pilot project. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

The proposed rule would require lenders to assess a borrower’s ability to repay a PACE loan and would provide a framework for how these loans will be treated under the Truth in Lending Act. On May 1, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a permanent ban from debt relief telemarketing for operators of debt relief scam.