Bankers' Hotline, Volume 24, Number 7
July 22, 2014
Consumer Watchdog Chases Debt Collector
The CFPB is pursuing legal action against a debt collection firm that the Bureau asserts has been operating as a debt collection lawsuit mill.
Paying for Predatory Practices
Consumer debt in the U.S. is rising, leaving more Americans vulnerable to predatory lending practices.
In The News
- A Quick Look at Credit Scores
- Keeping an Eye on Virtual Currency
- The Future of Community Banking
- Wearable Wrist Payments
Statistics, Facts, & Such
Technology Update
FinCEN Shines the Spotlight on Bitcoin
Training Page
Don't Forget Your Customers After a Robbery
Bank robberies can be traumatic for employees and customers who may literally get caught in the crossfire of a violent robbery.
Cyber Assessments & Resources
The Feds want to know how banks are handling cyber threats and is providing a helpful resource for cybersecurity.
A Guide to Protecting Elder Americans
Scams exploiting elder Americans is a growing problem. The CFPB has a guide to help caregivers and family members protect our seniors.
Focus on Regulatory Action
- BSA/AML Sanctions Imposed
- Mortgage Servicing Misconduct
- Bad Card Practices
- Loan Reporting Violations
From the editor's desk
The Problem Is Not the Problem
When a delicate situation or problem occurs, it can be the response to the problem that affects the outcome.
War Stories
Questions & Answers
Other Bankers
- Executive Director:
- Barbara Hurst
- Editor:
- P. Kevin Smith, CPP
- Contributing Editor:
- Genilee S. Parente
- Board of Advisors:
- John S. Burnett
Peter G. Djinis, Esq.
William Gearin
Lucy H. Griffin
Mary Beth Guard, Esq.
David McGuinn
Robert G. Rowe, III, Esq.
Barry Thompson
Dana Turner
Andy Zavoina