Wed.Jan 17, 2024

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Colorado AG Fines Collector $500k for Collecting on Illegal Loans

Account Recovery

The Attorney General of Colorado yesterday announced a settlement with TrueAccord that will see the company pay $500,000 to settle claims it collected on illegal high-interest debt. The Background: In September 2022, investigators with the Colorado Department of Law notified the company that they would be conducting an examination of the company’s debt collection processes.

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Florida Enters the Fray to Regulate Earned Wage Access Products

Troutman Sanders

On January 9, SB 1146 , entitled the Earned Wage Access Services Act, was introduced into the Florida Senate. The bill would require earned wage access (EWA) providers to register with the Florida Financial Services Commission. The bill also requires EWA providers to develop procedures for dealing with consumer questions and complaints, requires consumer notifications, and requires providers to offer at least one reasonable option for consumers to get EWA proceeds at no cost.

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Daily Digest – January 17. Colorado AG Fines Collector $500k for Collecting on Illegal Loans; Judge Rules Maine FCRA Partially Preempted by Federal Law

Account Recovery

Colorado AG Fines Collector $500k for Collecting on Illegal Loans Judge Rules Maine FCRA Partially Preempted by Federal Law House Financial Services Committee Forms AI Working Group 20 Companies Seeking Collection Talent WORTH NOTING: It’s so cold in some parts of the country, that Teslas won’t charge … Etiquette experts on what to do when […]

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Sales-Based Financing Trade Group Files Suit Challenging CFPB’s Section 1071 Rule

Troutman Sanders

Late last month, the Revenue Based Finance Coalition (RBFC), a trade group of sales-based financing providers, filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB or Bureau) final rule under § 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Final Rule).

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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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20 Companies Seeking Collection Talent

Account Recovery

During this, The Great Resignation Era, I thought it would be helpful to start a regular posting of different jobs within the accounts receivable management industry that I have found online. Please make sure to do your own due diligence before applying for a position included here or accepting any offers.

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Judge Rules Maine FCRA Partially Preempted by Federal Law

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in Maine has granted partial declaratory relief to a trade organization representing credit reporting agencies that sued the state for overstepping its authority by enacting its own version of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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Member Spotlight: The Art of Staying Sharp

NACM

In the realm of credit management, staying sharp goes beyond mere preference—it's an indispensable asset. It makes for increased efficiency and productivity in the workplace. Through NACM's six-level Professional Certification Program, credit professionals are not only keeping their mind agile, but they're also growing the credit knowledge to navig.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week: Federal Activities State Activities Federal Activities: On January 16, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that 2 million new telephone numbers have been added to the National Do Not Call Registry for the 12-month period ending September 30, 2023.

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Why Accept eCheck Payments? How They Work

PDC Flow

Does your business still take traditional paper checks? Waiting for payments in the mail makes it harder to reconcile accounts, stalls work, and impacts cash flow. Echeck is a faster, more modern way to take payments. If your company wants to speed up payment cycles and make paying easier for customers, accepting eChecks is the way to go. What is an eCheck Payment?

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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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House Financial Services Committee Forms AI Working Group

Account Recovery

The top Republican and Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee announced last week the formation of a bipartisan working group on artificial intelligence that will examine how the technology is impacting the industry. What’s Happening: Rep. Patrick McHenry [R-N.C.], the chair of the committee, and Rep. Maxine Waters [D-Calif.

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The Cryptocurrency Conundrum: Balancing Innovation with Terrorism Financing Risks

Troutman Sanders

Cryptocurrency, with its anonymity and decentralization, has revolutionized financial transactions. However, it has also opened doors for illicit activities, such as terrorist financing. Below we explore the role of cryptocurrency in terrorist financing, focusing on Hamas, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization. Per a November 2023 Congressional Research Service (CRS) Report , Hamas has been soliciting cryptocurrency donations since at least 2019, but the scale and effectiveness of these effor