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FinCEN and OCC address cryptocurrency: responsible innovation and pervasive hype

CFPB Monitor

On May 19, 2022, the Associate Director of the Enforcement and Compliance Division of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), Alessio Evangelista, spoke at the Chainalysis Links Conference in New York City on the topic of “The Intersection of Cryptocurrencies and National Security.”

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California Dept. of Business Oversight launches “true lender” investigation of auto title lender’s partnership with Utah bank

CFPB Monitor

Thereafter, “using its existing lending operations and personnel, LoanMart commenced ‘marketing’ and ‘servicing’ auto title loans purportedly made by CCBank, a small Utah-chartered bank operating out of Provo, Utah.” The DOB indicated that such loans have interest rates greater than 90 percent.

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GonzoBanker Awards 2017

Gonzobanker

GonzoBand of the Year: Ween – GonzoBanker would like to thank Ween for entertaining the Gonzo team at our First Annual Compliance and Behavior Modification Symposium in Austin, Texas. Business Book of the Year (If There Is Such a Thing) – Goes to Radical Candor. After stints in rehab, the band has re-formed and is hyper-energized.

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Dodd/Frank-CFPB: Small Business Lending Data Collection Rule

Abrigo

The data is intended to help the CFPB enforce fair lending laws and could also be used by the government and small business lenders to identify the needs of businesses, said Michelle Lucci, Abrigo Regulatory Compliance Manager. Collection Efforts. Business data rule might require process changes. Rule comments due Nov.

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Three Top Regulatory Themes Emerge from Debt Collection Panel

FICO

Of course, the panel experts acknowledged that increased state activity presents compliance challenges of its own, threatening to create a patchwork quilt of regulations. This would provide relief from some of the existing compliance burden and significant liability exposure. Meaningful TCPA Reform Is a Real Possibility.

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37 Corporate Innovation Labs In Finance

CB Insights

DBS leaders expect to see more than 5,000 people actively innovating DBS’ services and operations at DAX each year. Working with FCAT, the charity searched for third-party vendors and iterated testing on compliance with legal and regulatory requirements to be able to accept Bitcoin. FIS Global — FIS Innovation Lab.

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Cannabis Banking: Mitigating Reputation Risk to Financial Institutions

Abrigo

Compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) is going green… or is it? In December, the United States Government Accountability Office released a report to Congress that addressed compliance challenges associated with money transmitter accounts.