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CFPB settles with New Jersey debt buyer for alleged FDCPA and CFPA violations based on unlicensed collection activity

CFPB Monitor

Earlier this month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a consent order against a New Jersey debt buyer accused of threatening and suing consumers to collect debts in states where it did not have a legally required license.

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Fed approves $1.3 billion merger of two New Jersey banks

American Banker

The Federal Reserve Board signed off on Provident Financial Services' acquisition of Lakeland Bancorp. The newly combined bank will be the seventh largest in the state.

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New Jersey Attorney General Leads Actions Against the U.S. Department of Education for Restricting Information Sharing with State Law Enforcement Agencies

CFPB Monitor

Last week, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal took the lead in pursing two actions against the U.S. This is the third letter sent by the New Jersey attorney general to the Department related to similar changes.

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NJ Launches First Mobile App For Lottery Tickets

PYMNTS

New Jersey is the first state lottery to authorize lottery courier services formally, enabling the placement of orders via a mobile app, according to an announcement from the company. . Players in New Jersey can place orders in the app for favorites like Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash4Life, and New Jersey’s Pick-6.

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Former Apple Securities And Compliance Lawyer Charged With Insider Trading

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According to the SEC complaint, he was “responsible for Apple’s compliance with securities laws.”. District Court of New Jersey. Levoff’s official title during his tenure was senior director of corporate law and corporate secretary. The lawsuit against him was filed in the U.S.

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New Jersey bank hit with consent order tied to BSA compliance

American Banker

Unity Bancorp must improve its policies and procedures, and increase staff training, for following Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering laws.

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New Jersey banks extend deadline to close their $1.3 billion merger

American Banker

Provident Financial in Iselin initially anticipated completing its deal for Oak Ridge-based Lakeland Bancorp in the second quarter. Now as it waits for regulatory approval, Provident says the process will stretch into spring 2024.