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California lawmakers urge FDIC to rein in bank partnerships

CFPB Monitor

Four Democratic members of the California state legislature recently sent a letter to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) urging the agency to take action against FDIC-supervised banks that partner with non-bank lenders to originate high-cost installment loans.

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OppFi files complaint to block “true lender” challenge by California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation

CFPB Monitor

Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Colorado. In 2019, California enacted AB 539 which, effective January 1, 2020, limited the interest rate that can be charged on loans of $2,500 to $10,000 by lenders licensed under the California Financing Law (CFL) to 36% plus the federal funds rate.

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Bitcoin Daily: Anchorage Crypto Startup Sets Up Shop In Sioux Falls; Crypto Scam Steals $900K From Pension Fund

PYMNTS

Before I begin my questions, I just want to take a moment to commend the South Dakota Division of Banking for their forward-thinking and willingness to allow for innovation in the digital currency space. From top to bottom the state is really interested in seeing innovation happen.

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

CFPB Monitor

Because CCBank is a state-chartered FDIC-insured bank located in Utah, Section 27(a) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act authorizes CCBank to charge interest on its loans, including loans to California residents, at a rate allowed by Utah law regardless of any California law imposing a lower interest rate limit.

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PLI 25th Annual Consumer Financial Services Institute – 25% discount available

CFPB Monitor

The leadership and priorities of the CFPB, OCC, FDIC, and FTC have changed under the Trump Administration. The second panel will feature OCC and FDIC representatives. I am again co-chairing the event, as I have for the past 24 years. I will co-moderate both. The first panel will feature a discussion among CFPB and FTC representatives.

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Welcome to New Orleans

Independent Banker

Along with an expanded lineup of general session presentations, more than 200 companies will be exhibiting at Expo to discuss the industry’s latest product and service innovations. Coldwater, Ohio. Tech entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author on business creativity, innovation and reinvention. Jack Hartings.

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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

First Bank of Ohio. Reynolds points to BankSouth’s focus on innovation as a contributing factor. I don’t pass an opportunity to make a pitch for innovative ideas,” Reynolds says. North Valley Bank. First Western Federal Savings Bank. Rapid City. Bank of Montana. Ultima Bank Minnesota. Wyoming Bank & Trust. First State Bank.