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Michigan Passes Self-Driving Regulations

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9), Michigan became the first state in the union to pass statewide, comprehensive self-driving vehicle regulations that allow autonomous vehicles to drive … well, autonomously. As of now, only motor vehicle manufacturers can operate self-driving car networks in Michigan. On Friday of last week (Dec.

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Tech Firms Want Moderation, Not Bans, On Facial Recognition

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Tech companies want to get ahead of the law when it comes to facial recognition , seeking to restrict its use but also making sure the most severe regulations don’t come to pass, according to The Wall Street Journal. Numerous advocacy groups and leaders have called for bans. More than 60 college campuses have disavowed its use.

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Study of Illinois 36% interest rate cap finds reduced access to credit

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In recent blog posts, we discussed the efforts of both Michigan and New Mexico to impose a 36% annual interest rate cap. Last year, Congress took up the discussion of a national 36% annual interest rate cap. Over the past few years, numerous states have imposed interest rate caps on consumer credit. Continue Reading

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NEW REPORT: How Navy Federal Keeps Service Members’ Finances In Shipshape

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In Michigan, a group of credit unions recently joined forces to form a new financial institution (FI): a bank. Seven Michigan-based credit unions recently applied to establish a new limited-purpose bank, known as Credit Union Trust. Around The Credit Union World. Talk about a case of strange bedfellows.

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Google’s Self-Driving Project Goes Solo

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Just last week, it was announced that Michigan passed statewide, comprehensive self-driving vehicle regulations. We’ll have to wait and see what Michigan and other states down the line do with Waymo. The Waymo announcement couldn’t have come at a more perfect time.

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The ICBA 22/23 executive committee is all in

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“I’m so inspired by the professionalism, integrity and commitment of our executive committee and board of directors as we work together to serve the needs of community bankers across the nation,” says Terry Jorde, ICBA senior executive vice president and chief of staff. ICBA president and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey echoes this sentiment.

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TRENDING: How Credit Unions Give Digital The Personal Touch

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CUs are facing pressure on the regulatory side as well, with banking advocacy organizations like the American Bankers Association (ABA) pressuring federal regulators to block rule changes that would help CUs compete with large banks. The industry remains strong in the face of these challenges, however. percent and total deposits by 6.9