As federal agencies pull back on consumer protection regulations under the Trump administration, California is stepping up to fill the void. This shift was forecasted in January, when the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a report titled “Strengthening State-Level Consumer Protections” (discussed here), which provided a roadmap for states looking to bolster their consumer protection laws after the anticipated rollback with the new administration.
In this episode of the Consumer Finance Podcast, Chris Willis, co-leader of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Consumer Financial Services Regulatory practice, delves into the current state of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) models in underwriting and fraud detection. Chris provides an overview of the regulatory expectations set by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, including the historical context and recent developments. He discusses the importance of fair lending considerations, the use of less discriminatory alternative analysis, and the skepticism around certain types of alternative data. Chris also explores the potential impact of state regulations and the need for a long-term approach to fair lending risk. Tune in to stay informed about the evolving landscape of AI and machine learning in consumer finance.
In this episode of Moving the Metal, hosts Brooke Conkle and Chris Capurso from Troutman Pepper Locke’s Consumer Financial Services Practice Group explore the complexities of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and its impact on the auto finance industry. They discuss the historical context, current regulatory landscape, and future implications of the TCPA, including the distinction between informational and marketing messages, the importance of obtaining the correct type of consent, and recent regulatory updates such as the one-to-one telemarketing consent rule and new revocation rules. Tune in to gain valuable insights on managing TCPA compliance and mitigating risks in the auto finance sector.
In this episode of Crypto Exchange, host Ethan Ostroff is joined by his colleagues Pete Jeydel and Peter Leary to discuss trends and lessons learned from recent civil enforcement actions by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and from Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal prosecutions related to digital assets.
Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued an order extending the effective date of certain parts of § 64.1200(a)(10) of its rules under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) to April 11, 2026.
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week.
In a recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, the court granted a motion to dismiss in favor of a debt collection law firm and one of its attorneys who were not licensed as debt collectors in Indiana. The court found that a failure to be licensed did not provide for a private right of action under state law and did not violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
In this episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast, Chris Willis is joined by colleagues Jesse Silverman and James Kim to discuss recent developments in New York’s legislative efforts to strengthen its consumer financial protection laws. They delve into the recently introduced Fair Business Practices Act, which borrows aspects of the Dodd-Frank Act and seeks to expand the New York Attorney General’s powers to mirror those of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and its potential impact on businesses and consumers. The discussion highlights the broader trend of states stepping up their consumer protection efforts in response to perceived federal regulatory relaxation. The episode also explores the increasing cooperation and personnel exchange between the CFPB and state regulators, emphasizing the growing influence of state-level enforcement in the consumer financial services landscape. Tune in to understand the implications of these legislative changes and how they might shape the future of consumer financial protection.
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), a nationwide organization of state banking and financial regulators from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, has raised significant concerns regarding the current draft of the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy (STABLE) Act.
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week.