Mon.Dec 16, 2024

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

Account Recovery

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

Account Recovery

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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Statement of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, Member, FDIC Board of Directors, on the FDIC's Policy Regarding the Annunzio-Wylie Anti-Money Laundering Act of 1992

Consumer Finance

Director Chopra presented a discussion draft of a new FDIC policy on the Annunzio-Wylie Anti-Money Laundering Act of 1992 at the December 2024 meeting of the FDIC Board of Directors.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: The New Way To Lead

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. But if you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner, and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top. 🗻 What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level. The higher you go, the more your effectiveness depends on how you connect, adapt, and communicate.

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Judge Dismisses Claims of ID Theft in FCRA, FDCPA Case

Account Recovery

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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FTC Sends More Than $540,000 in Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Phantom and Abusive Debt Collection Scheme

Collection Industry News

The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $540,000 in refunds to consumers who paid a group of abusive debt collectors who threatened consumers with lawsuits or arrest if they failed to pay debt that they might not have even owed. The FTC filed lawsuits in September 2020 against National Landmark Logistics and Absolute Financial Services, which operated under other names including National Landmark Service of United Recovery, Silverlake Landmark Recovery Group, Absolute Financial Service

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

American Profit Recovery

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

Account Recovery

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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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

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

Account Recovery

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

Account Recovery

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