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Daily Digest – February 15. Getting to Know Chris Peppler of Oliphant USA; Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case Over Allegations of Collecting, Furnishing Without Consent

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Getting to Know Chris Peppler of Oliphant USA Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case Over Allegations of Collecting, Furnishing Without Consent Elective Medical Finance Company Raises More Money to Help Aid Expansion Pay-by-Bank Volume Set to Explode: Plaid WORTH NOTING: The health benefits of tai chi just keep expanding when compared to other forms of […]

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CFPB Report Finds Large Banks Charge Higher Credit Card Interest Rates than Small Banks and Credit Unions

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today reported on the first set of results from the newly updated Terms of Credit Card Plans survey.

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Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case Over Allegations of Collecting, Furnishing Without Consent

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A District Court judge in Mississippi has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case after it was sued by a plaintiff representing himself, claiming the defendant violated the statute because it was attempting to collect a debt that was not owed to that company and because it was allegedly […]

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London Mansions being seized as part of Debt Collection efforts

UK debt collections

London mansions are being seized as part of measures to recover debts in London from bankrupt businessmen. A Kensington mansion has become the capital’s latest luxury property to go up for sale in insolvency proceedings as wealthy London homeowners face their assets being liquidated to pay down debts. The property on Queen’s Gate, near Hyde Park, is being sold by receivers for around $34m (£27m) alongside another house worth some $520,000 (£412,000) as part of bankruptcy proceedings, according t

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From Complexity to Clarity: Strategies for Effective Compliance and Security Measures

Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.

When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.

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Pay-by-Bank Volume Set to Explode: Plaid

Account Recovery

The head of payments at Plaid recently spoke about the growth and opportunities that are being presented through the pay-by-bank or ACH channel, especially in areas like bill payments. ACH volumes have been growing “like crazy” in other areas of the world, like Europe and Asia, noted Rahul Hampole in the report.

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Getting to Know Chris Peppler of Oliphant USA

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I am thrilled to announce that the Getting to Know series will be sponsored by TEC Services Group in 2024. TEC Services Group is the leading technology and professional services firm in the credit collections industry offering both leading industry solutions along with unrivaled, unbiased, and experienced support.

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CFPB Issues Revised Supervisory Appeals Process

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a procedural rule updating the process by which financial institutions can appeal supervisory findings.

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Elective Medical Finance Company Raises More Money to Help Aid Expansion

Account Recovery

An area of focus within medical debt today is the difference between elective and non-elective procedures. Consumers who incur medical debt because their appendix bursts, for example, are being looked at differently than someone who undergoes surgery to remove a mole or a wart.

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Year in Review and a Look Ahead: Unraveling the Threads of Class Action Litigation

Troutman Sanders

In this final episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast Year in Review series, host Chris Willis is joined by Tim St. George, a key member of our Consumer Financial Services Litigation team. They discuss the significant developments in consumer finance class action litigation in 2023 and what to expect in the year ahead. Topics include ethical issues associated with class actions, the debate over service awards, attorney-client privilege, and more.

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When It Comes to Collections Software, “Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough

Are you finding some snags in your collections process? With delinquencies, and the number of consumers looking for payment assistance on the rise, it may be time to consider an efficient cloud-based software to support your team. Learn how MeridianLink® Collect has helped financial institutions like yours streamline collections processes.

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What To Know Before Signing a MCA Agreement

FFGN COLLECT NY

A merchant cash advance or MCA agreement is the provision of a lump sum of cash by a merchant cash provider in exchange for future receivables. While technically not a loan, there is the expectation that the receiver will pay back the provider a larger amount of future receivables—essentially a guarantee of future revenue. It is typically easy for companies to qualify for these types of advances.