Latest Dodd-Frank Posts
CFPB Revises Rule Protecting Consumers Sending Money Internationally
Banking, Consumer Protection The CFPB has revised its rule that creates certain protections for consumers who transfer money internationally. The revisions are intended to preserve the new consumer protections provided under the rule while facilitating industry’s compliance with the rule. Under the remittance rule, remittance transfer providers will be required to disclose certain fees and taxes, as well [...] Read more →
CFPB Amends Card Act Rule to Make it Easier for Stay-At-Home Spouses and Partners to Get Credit Cards
Banking, Consumer Protection The CFPB has updated existing regulations to make it easier for spouses or partners who do not work outside of the home to qualify for credit cards. The amendment allows credit... Read more →
ECP Guarantor Provisions in Corporate Credit Agreements
Banking, Derivatives Many corporate credit agreements are supported by subsidiary guarantees. Those guarantees often include not only the guaranty of the obligations under the credit agreement but... Read more →
Appeals Court Dismisses Challenge to SEC Resource Extraction Rules
Public Companies and Securities In 2012 ,the SEC adopted final rules requiring public companies engaged in certain oil and gas activities to disclose payments made to domestic and foreign governments as required... Read more →