Industry News & Announcements
Timely updates on major developments, regulatory shifts, partnerships, and events impacting the debt collection and financial services landscape.
Sen. Bernie Sanders announced on August 17 that he plans to introduce legislation aimed at permanently blocking the federal
The CFPB has stopped publishing consumers’ written complaint narratives in its public Consumer Complaint Database, ending a practice that
Mumbai-based lending technology startup Rezolv has raised $12.5 million in Series A funding as it prepares to expand its
A South Korean appeals court has sentenced an unlicensed moneylender to three years and six months in prison in
Legacy Mortgage, LLC and a law firm it hired face a lawsuit in Puerto Rico over allegations that they
Case Snapshot Defendant: Amazon.com Inc. Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Agencies: U.S. Department of Justice
Capital One Financial Corp. is facing a proposed class action lawsuit in Florida alleging that the company placed debt
Australian Debt Collector Pays $59,400 After Regulator Raises Harassment, Misleading Notice Concerns
Australian debt collection company Marshall Freeman Collections Pty Ltd has paid $59,400 in penalties after the Australian Competition and
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has reached a settlement with Stevens Community Medical Center (SCMC) requiring the hospital to provide
Case Snapshot Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida Case: Zagury v. Puragain Water Decision Date: Aug.
The Ho Chi Minh City Tax Department has launched an artificial intelligence-powered call center designed to automate tax debt
St. Louis is experiencing the highest growth in the country in consumers facing debt collection lawsuits, according to research
China has shifted from being a major source of infrastructure financing for Africa to receiving more in debt repayments
U.S. employers cut 23,000 jobs in July, while substantial downward revisions to May and June showed that hiring has
A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit reinforces two important legal principles for
A federal court in Virginia has allowed a Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) claim involving promotional text messages to
Case Snapshot Case: Tom v. DeLancey Street Group Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
U.S. private-sector hiring slowed in July, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report, even as wage growth for
Former SafetyCulture COO and AirTree partner joins board as company positions for next stage of growth Sydney, Australia —
Gold prices climbed to a seven-week high on August 6, 2026, as investors responded to easing inflation concerns, falling
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking private contractors to locate people who have already been deported to
Credit Corp reported stronger financial results for the year ended June 30, 2026, but its shares fell sharply after
Mark Paoletta has assumed the role of Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) following the expiration
A recent ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit could have significant implications for consumers
New filing data from TCPAWorld indicates that Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) class action litigation may be showing early signs
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