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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Tencent Says Big Tech Needs Greater Oversight; Group Seeks To Block Maryland Online Ad Tax

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Regulation. Tencent Holdings President Martin Lau said further regulations are needed in China to mirror a “new reality.”. As technology companies become bigger and more important to the economy, I would say more regulations to reflect the new reality are needed," Lau said, according to the report. Larry Hogan vetoed the levy.

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Another Maryland threat to bank partner model lending

CFPB Monitor

A Maryland administrative action recently removed to the state’s federal district court illustrates how Maryland law continues to present challenges for the bank partner structure used by many lenders. Atlanticus/Fortiva performs all of the collections, servicing, payment and remittance operations in connection with the accounts.

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Maryland Revises Evaluation Rules and Offers Alternative Methods of Determining Creditworthiness

CFPB Monitor

Maryland has enacted legislation that revises the rules of determining creditworthiness. On May 30, 2021, Maryland Governor Lawrence J. Hogan (R) signed HB1213 into law, which adds to Maryland Code Ann. Financial Institutions (FI) § 1-212. Work attendance.

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Fourth Circuit rules mortgage servicer violated Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act by charging convenience fees for phone or online payments

CFPB Monitor

Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently ruled that a mortgage servicer violated the Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act (MCDCA) by charging a $5 convenience fee to borrowers for monthly payments made by phone or online. In Alexander v. 14-202(8) Claim). As to the Sec. As to the Sec. As to the Sec. 14-202(11). to 3:30 p.m.

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Colorado Enacts Student Loan Servicer Licensing Law and Maryland Expands Regulation of Servicers

CFPB Monitor

Colorado and Maryland have each enacted legislation regulating student loan servicers. On May 13, Colorado Governor Jared Polis (D) signed into law SB 19-002 , and that same day, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan (R) signed HB 594. Knowingly misapplying or refusing to correct a misapplication of payments; or.

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The fight ahead over earned wage access

American Banker

Maryland is the latest state to decree that employer-sponsored EWA products aren't loans, but the battle over how they will be regulated is just beginning, experts say.

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Buying into AML risks in real estate

Abrigo

Regulations such as Geographic Targeting Order updates help identify AML risks by requiring identification for certain real estate purchases. The limited regulation around the real estate industry has made it especially easy for these bad actors to cycle their dirty money into the financial system using this avenue.

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