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[ October 22, 2026 ] OCC finalizes rule for crypto under GENIUS Act; more to come on waiver requests OCC
[ October 16, 2026 ] CU stablecoin activity reporting eyed for Q1 2027 call report; comments due Dec. 8 NCUA
[ October 15, 2026 ] Beige Book finds some economic growth – but consumer growth seems driven by higher-income households The Fed
[ October 15, 2026 ] NCUA targets fidelity bond/insurance, incidental powers, CLF in 12th reg relief round NCUA
[ October 15, 2026 ] Grant money available to help low-income credit unions deal with hurricane effects, more NCUA

CFPB, 7 state AGs sue firm that allegedly collected more than $100 million from consumers in illegal, up-front fees for debt relief services

January 19, 2024 0

A firm called Strategic Financial Solutions (SFS), its shell companies and two key architects of a scheme that amassed the firms allegedly more than $100 million in illegal advance fees from consumers are being sued […]

CFPB seeks $5.4 million in consumer redress, $1 fine from MA debt settlement firm

May 17, 2021 0

A debt collection firm in Massachusetts would be required to pay $5.4 million in consumer redress and a $1 civil money penalty under a settlement proposed Monday by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The […]