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Illinois Adds Facial Recognition To Driver’s ID Applications

PYMNTS

Among the proposed methods, facial recognition has long been a pie-in-the-sky solution, but Illinois is the latest state to show that there’s a future in the tech. The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Illinois is set to add facial recognition services to its driver’s license application process. ”

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Illinois regulator issues proposed Predatory Loan Prevention Act regulations; lawsuits filed to block implementation of Act’s database reporting requirement and for declaration Act does not apply to pawn transactions

CFPB Monitor

In March 2021, Illinois Governor Pritzker signed into law SB 1792 , which contains the Predatory Loan Prevention Act (the “Act”). The new law became effective immediately upon signing notwithstanding the authority it gives the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) to adopt rules “consistent with [the] Act.”.

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Fintech Deals to Watch: Fall Festivities

Gonzobanker

NYMBUS secured Series D financing (led by Insight Partners), partnered with Hurdlr for small business banking; with Atty Bank, Saint Louis Bank ’s legal community bank; and with Roger, Citizens Bank of Edmond ’s military niche bank. Core10 secured a Series B funding round led by Patriot Financial Partners with JAM FINTOP and the ICBA.

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Why State And Local Governments Struggle To Shred The Paper Check

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Governments at the state and local level are having trouble meeting this need, however, as they must also balance regulatory compliance standards against the desires of their in-state residents. The state of Illinois is still considering digital disbursements, though innovation remains slow.

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Stay On CFPB Payday Lending Rule Upheld

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A federal judge late last week ordered a stay on the August 2019 compliance date tied to the “ payday lending rule ” mandated roughly two years ago by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB had asked the court to wait until a separate case had been decided. This is still illegal federally.”

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Figure CEO: Figure Pay, National Bank Charter Will Boost Financial Inclusion

PYMNTS

In terms of mechanics, he explained, having a national bank charter in hand from the OCC means Figure will not have to obtain licenses to provide financial services on a state-by-state basis, but instead will be enabled to deliver its offerings on a nationwide basis while tailoring its compliance to the mandates of the OCC as sole regulator.

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13 Orgs And Corporate Giants Testing Out Blockchains And Distributed Ledgers

CB Insights

Digitized, secure, and tamper-proof blockchain ledgers are promising to disrupt the database as we know it. The bank also mentioned it is considering securing the custody of the coins. UBS, BARCLAYS, CREDIT SUISSE, AND OTHERS ARE PILOTING COMPLIANCE PLATFORM ON ETHEREUM. ILLINOIS GOVERNMENT PILOTING LEDGERS FOR LICENSING.