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Banking Regulatory Agencies Seek Information on Financial Institutions’ Use of Artificial Intelligence

Troutman Sanders

Five federal banking regulatory agencies are gathering information and comments on financial institutions’ use of artificial intelligence (AI), including machine learning. The RFI notes that financial institutions have been and are exploring AI-based applications for a variety of purposes.

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CFPB Report Highlights Consumer Experiences with Overdraft and NSF Fees

Troutman Sanders

The report found that roughly a quarter of consumers are still being charged these fees despite the CFPB’s hostility towards so called “junk fees,” which has led many banks and credit unions to eliminate such fees. Overdraft fees are somewhat more prevalent than NSF fees (23.6% versus 20%, respectively).

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Nevada Enacts Law Imposing Licensing Requirements and Regulations on Student Loan Servicers

Troutman Sanders

On June 14, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed into law AB 332 , An Act Relating to Student Education Loans, requiring, among other things, student loan servicers to be licensed by the Commissioner of Financial Institutions and regulating certain conduct of the servicers towards borrowers. The law will take effect on January 1, 2024.

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Banking Groups Warn CFPB of Adverse Impact on Small Banks of Proposed Elimination of Late Fee Safe Harbor, Request SBREFA Panel

Troutman Sanders

Bankers are opposing any effort by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) to reduce or eliminate the late fee safe harbor, citing a potentially significant adverse impact on community banks and credit unions.

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Banking Groups Oppose CFPB’s Proposed Changes to Credit Card Late Fee Safe Harbor

Troutman Sanders

Bankers are gearing up to oppose an effort by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) to prevent an increase in allowable late charges for credit cards. Insured Credit Unions (Associations), as well as the Bank Policy Institute , expressed their collective displeasure with the idea.

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Updates to TILA Interagency Guidance and Certain Annual Thresholds

Troutman Sanders

Specifically, the final rule provides for the following adjustments: For open-end consumer credit plans under TILA, the threshold that triggers requirements to disclose minimum interest charges will remain unchanged at $1.00 The rule takes effect on January 1, 2022. 8% of the total loan amount for a loan amount less than $14,356.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

The legislation would benefit banks and credit unions with assets under $15 billion. It requires federal regulators to exclude PPP loans from asset-size calculations for the purpose of determining capital ratios, deposit insurance premiums, and other asset thresholds at those financial institutions.