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CFPB announces new Deputy Director and additions to executive team

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Since April 2018, he has served as CFPB Policy Associate Director for Research, Markets, and Regulations since April 2018. She joined the Bureau in 2012 and has over 20 years of experience, having worked in consumer advocacy, community and economic development and on Capitol Hill.

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HUD Issues Final Rule Permitting Private Flood Insurance with FHA Loans

CFPB Monitor

As previously reported in February 2019 federal regulators issued a joint final rule (the “Joint Final Rule”) to implement provisions of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (the “Act”) that require regulated financial institutions to accept private flood insurance policies.

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Pixlee Lets Retailers Market Using Real Customers’ Photos

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Pixlee , a San Francisco-based startup, allows retailers or brands to market directly to customers by using their own photos through curating them from social media or having the customer directly submit them for use, which the company says leads to a more authentic and engaging shopping experience for consumers.

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Guest Post: Financial Markets & Economics Update by banker Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

The markets are taking it all in stride, rallying strongly for most of this week and they seem more grateful for the prospect of a divided Congress, i.e, The markets believe the chance of tax hikes, repeals of tax cuts, and gigantic initiatives are greatly diminished. The national unemployment rate peaked at 14.7% in October.

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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Update by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

Stock and bond market volatilities are also seeing winter squalls and are sending messages about shifting investor sentiments about risk. in May, 2012, but not near the all-time high of 22.0% The federal stimulus also drove our national debt levels to over $30 trillion, or 123.4% The index is currently at 11.5% in June, 1980.

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Widespread Corporate Hacking Lands Two Russians In Prison

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Two Russian nationals have been handed prison sentences for their roles in hacking corporates and financial institutions (FIs) in the U.S., Drinkman was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while Smilianets was sentenced to 51 months and 21 days for his role as a black market broker. Bloomberg reported this week. While the U.S.

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How Did Tens Of Millions In “Consumer Relief” Paid By Banks End-Up In The Hands Of Political Groups?

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Where the issue gets sticky is when it comes to groups like La Raza, the National Urban League, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition and more — which are consumer support groups with a decidedly left-leaning political orientation. These groups engage in voter registration, community organizing and lobbying.

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