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CFPB Supervisory Report Finds Issues in Several Financial Institution Practices

Troutman Sanders

The CFPB reports that this seems to happen most often with creditors’ acquisitions of pre-existing credit card accounts from other creditors. The CFPB alleges some financial institutions do not perform robust enough investigations of errors. Financial institutions might not be submitting prepaid account agreements to the CFPB.

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CFPB Supervisory Report Finds Issues in Several Financial Institution Practices

Collection Industry News

The CFPB reports that this seems to happen most often with creditors’ acquisitions of pre-existing credit card accounts from other creditors. The CFPB alleges some financial institutions do not perform robust enough investigations of errors. Financial institutions might not be submitting prepaid account agreements to the CFPB.

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FTC Amends Safeguards Rule to Require Reporting of Data Breaches

Troutman Sanders

The Safeguards Rule requires nonbanking financial institutions to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program to keep their customers’ information safe. The amendment will go into effect 180 days after publication of the final rule in the Federal Register.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of a Business Bank Loan

Nerd Wallet

According to the Federal Reserve’s 2021 Small Business Credit Survey, banks remain the most common source of credit for small businesses — compared with options such as online lenders, community development financial institutions or credit unions. Randa Kriss writes for NerdWallet. Email: rkriss@nerdwallet.com.

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5 Tips for Drafting M&A Closing Checklists

Jimerson Firm

In the complex and fast-paced world of business mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the creation of a comprehensive closing checklist is crucial. For example, the buyer’s legal teams may be responsible for drafting and reviewing transaction documents, while the seller’s accountants could oversee the preparation of financial statements.

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Rewards Programs and Co-Brand Relationship Between Credit Card Issuers and Merchants

Troutman Sanders

Glen Trudel is a consumer financial services, banking, and business attorney who counsels financial institutions, marketplace lenders, fintech entities, and other companies on both regulatory and transactional matters. Transcript: Rewards Programs and Co-Brand Relationship Between Credit Card Issuers and Merchants (PDF).

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Frank Springfield Featured in Bitcoin Panel Discussion on E-Crypto News

Burr Forman

Whether it is utilizing this new technology to reach more of the unbanked or enhance their customer experience to providing customers with new products or custody options, traditional financial institutions are going to be forced to take a critical view of themselves and figure out who it is they want to be in the future to remain relevant.