From the Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor

Fraud on the Front Line: How Dealers Are Fighting Emerging Auto Finance Scams

By Brooke Conkle and Chris Capurso on May 21, 2026

CFPB’s Reg B Final Rule: Disparate Impact Liability Out, Discouragement Standard Narrowed, and SPCPs in the Crosshairs

By Chris Willis, Lori Sommerfield, Taylor Gess and Lane Page on May 21, 2026

The Governor’s Veto of Virginia’s Proposed Class Action Bill: What Businesses Should Know

By David N. Anthony, Noah DiPasquale, Stephen Sovinsky, Allie Voehringer and Leanna Minix on May 20, 2026

President Trump Orders Federal Regulators to “Break Barriers” for Fintech and Revisit Fed Access for Non-Banks

By Keith J. Barnett, Jason Cover, Ethan G. Ostroff, Lori Sommerfield, Chris Willis, Taylor Gess and Carlin McCrory on May 20, 2026

OCC Finalizes Escrow Rules to Further Strengthen Federal Preemption

By Stefanie Jackman, Caleb Rosenberg, Lori Sommerfield, Chris Willis, Taylor Gess and Lane Page on May 19, 2026

Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – May 19, 2026

By Ethan G. Ostroff on May 19, 2026

Washington AG Settles With Cleaning Service Company

May 21, 2026

On May 11, 2026, the Washington attorney general (AG) settled with Homeaglow Inc. d/b/a Dazzling…

CFPB’s Reg B Final Rule: Disparate Impact Liability Out, Discouragement Standard Narrowed, and SPCPs in the Crosshairs

May 21, 2026

In this episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast, Chris Willis, Lori Sommerfield, Taylor Gess, and…

Fourth Circuit Enjoins Maryland ‘Greenwashing’ Restrictions on Renewable Energy Marketing

May 20, 2026

On May 15, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit partially blocked…

Financial Services Blog

OCC Reportedly Extends CRA Examination Cycle for Well-Rated Banks with Less than $30B in Assets

Federal Reserve Proposes Special-Purpose “Payment Account” for Eligible Institutions

FDIC Proposes the Prudential Framework for Payment Stablecoins

SEC Formally Rescinds ‘No Deny’ Settlement Policy and Says It Won’t Enforce Existing Gag Provisions

Senate Banking Committee Advances CLARITY Act in Bipartisan Vote

Senate Banking Set to Mark Up the CLARITY Act: What to Watch in Tomorrow’s Hearing

SEC’s ‘No‑Deny’ Settlement Policy Heads for a Crossroads at OMB and the Supreme Court

ABA and State Bankers Again Seek GENIUS Act Comment Period Extension for the Treasury’s Proposed “Substantial Similarity” Rule

GENIUS Act AML and Sanctions Rules for Stablecoin Issuers: A Few Surprises but Broadly as Expected

Federal Regulators Lower CBLR to 8% and Expand Grace Period

From the Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor

Fraud on the Front Line: How Dealers Are Fighting Emerging Auto Finance Scams

CFPB’s Reg B Final Rule: Disparate Impact Liability Out, Discouragement Standard Narrowed, and SPCPs in the Crosshairs

The Governor’s Veto of Virginia’s Proposed Class Action Bill: What Businesses Should Know

President Trump Orders Federal Regulators to “Break Barriers” for Fintech and Revisit Fed Access for Non-Banks

OCC Finalizes Escrow Rules to Further Strengthen Federal Preemption

Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – May 19, 2026

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Washington AG Settles With Cleaning Service Company

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