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New York Department of Financial Services settles enforcement action with community bank over auto dealer fair lending allegations

CFPB Monitor

Following up on a threat it made back in 2018 , the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced on October 6, 2022 that it entered into a consent order with Rhinebeck Bank (“Rhinebeck”) to settle discrimination claims involving discretionary dealer markups on retail installment contracts with minority borrowers.

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FTC and 18 state attorneys general settle action against national retail chain accused of unlawful practices targeting servicemembers

CFPB Monitor

On July 20, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and 18 state attorneys general led by New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that they have entered into a settlement with Harris Originals of NY, Inc. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, Harris Jewelry will issue approximately $10.9

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FinTech Firms Courted Abroad, Legal Spat Marks US Bank Charters

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The nation is forming a Direct FAST industry group, where the members will include traditional financial institutions (FIs), FinTech firms and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). While In New York, New York…. They have to provide two-way payments between eWallets and bank accounts.”. In The Middle East.

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FinTech Could Be Hurt By Fight Between OCC And States

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TechCrunch said the fight between states and the OCC centers on a proposal made by the OCC in December, in which it details a program that enables FinTechs to apply for charters to become special purpose national banks. Among the states that have issue with it are New York, Florida, Ohio and California.

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Banking Computer-Security Incident Notification Requirements Take Effect

Abrigo

Now, financial institutions and their service providers must also meet new obligations for reporting on computer-security incidents when they occur. In this guest column by Jeffrey Taft and Matthew Bisanz of Mayer Brown 's Financial Services Regulatory & Enforcement practice, learn more about how to be ready for compliance.

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5 New Year’s Resolutions For Any Sized Bank That You Must Get Right in 2023

South State Correspondent

Moving all customers to digital statements, restructuring compliance reviews and employee onboarding are just some of the more popular efforts that banks are undertaking in 2023. Lending Focus – Interest Rate Sensitivity and Credit Accuracy. Many banks, for example, are still hyper-competitive in multifamily lending.

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Parties seek preliminary approval of class action settlement in Madden case

CFPB Monitor

have filed a joint motion with the New York federal district court seeking preliminary approval of a class settlement. The complaint also alleged violations of New York usury law. Midland Funding, LLC. Accordingly, the debt buyer could be subject to the usury limitations provided by state law.