FTC and CFPB Focusing on Consumer Privacy and Data Security
FTC and CFPB Focusing on Consumer Privacy and Data Security By Fran Bishop, NPA Government Relations Liaison Over the past couple of weeks...
Federal Bank Regulators’ Approach to Assessing Customer Relationships and Conducting Due Diligence
Federal Bank Regulators’ Approach to Assessing Customer Relationships and Conducting Due Diligence by Fran Bishop, NPA Government...
GRC EXPO Recap
TEAM GRC Pawn Expo Recap 7/21/2022 I wish every pawnbroker had been able to attend last week’s Pawn Expo 2022 in Las Vegas, but we...
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Banners Bipartisan Safer Communities Act S. 2938, the “Bipartisan Safer Communities Act,” is the firearms bill Congress passed, the...
Do You Have An ATM At Your Store?
Do You Have An ATM At Your Store? 6.23.22 by Fran Bishop, NPA Government Relations Liaison I often see discussions regarding the pros /...
36% Rate Cap Bill filed in the U.S. House of Representatives
On November 15, 2021, H. R. 5974 the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act was introduced by Rep. Jesus G. “Chuy” Garcia, (IL-D-4)....
Protecting Your Business and the Pawn Industry Following the CFPB’s Military Lending Act Enforcement Action against First Cash/Cash America West, Inc.
November 16, 2021 The NPA has reviewed the CFPB’s Military Lending Act (MLA) enforcement action against First Cash, Inc./Cash...
CFPB Commences Military Lending Act Enforcement Action Against FirstCash, Inc. and Cash America West, Inc.
November 12, 2021 Earlier today, the CFPB filed an action in Texas federal district court against FirstCash, Inc. and Cash America...
Buy Now, Pay Later In The News
11/4/2021 Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) is not just for online shopping. It is another option for extending credit to consumers on...
Update On IRS Reporting Plan
10/28/2021 Latest episode in the mini-series about an IRS reporting plan is… Some media reports the plan is dead, but...
Postal Banking Pilot Program Not Authorized by Congress
10/28/2021 Ranking Members of the House Financial Services and the Oversight and Reform Committees sent a letter to the Postmaster General...