Consumer Finance Monitor

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Consumer Financial Services

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The Consumer Financial Services industry is changing quickly. This weekly podcast from national law firm Ballard Spahr focuses on the consumer finance issues that matter most, from new product development and emerging technologies to regulatory compliance and enforcement and the ramifications of private litigation. Our legal team—recognized as one of the industry's finest— will help you make sense... more

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	300	Founded	8 years ago
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The "Confidence Advantage": Why Privacy, Cybersecurity and AI Governance Are Becoming Business Imperatives

In the latest episode of the Consumer Finance Monitor podcast that we are releasing today, we explore a topic that is becoming increasingly important for financial services companies and virtually every other business operating in today's digital eco... more

Yesterday • 47 min

CFPB's Immigration Status Guidance Creates a Compliance Catch-22 for Creditors

The CFPB's June 5, 2026 statement on "Ability to Repay and Immigration Status" presents creditors with a difficult, and potentially unprecedented, compliance dilemma. The Bureau says that when creditors are required to assess a consumer's ability to ... more

13 Aug 2026 • 1 hr 1 min • Most popular

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AI in Financial Services—Consumer Protection Challenges in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

In today's episode of the award-winning Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast, our host, Alan Kaplinsky (founder, chair for 25 years and now Senior Counsel of the Consumer Financial Services Group at Ballard Spahr LLP) is joined by Delicia Hand, a nationa... more

6 Aug 2026 • 1 hr 10 min • Popular

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New Institute for Consumer Financial Choice Seeks to Reshape the Consumer Finance Policy Debate

A newly launched academic institute is seeking to influence the future direction of consumer financial services regulation by promoting a policy framework centered on consumer choice, market competition, empirical research, and innovation. In the pod... more

30 Jul 2026 • 1 hr 9 min

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Louis Caditz-Peck

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Alan Kaplinsky

Host of the show and senior counsel at Ballard Spahr, a leading figure in consumer financial services law.

Chris Eastman

Founder of Franklin Ross Strategies, advisor on debt sales and regulatory strategy.

Joseph Schuster

Partner in Ballard Spahr's Consumer Financial Services Group; debt sales and regulatory expert.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings

Timely and helpful!
Appreciate these insights as we navigate the many changes happening on the daily.
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Worth Your Time
Great info for those in the finance industry. Thanks
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Love the podcasts but don’t like the fact they are sped up. It’s harder to follow.
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United States3 years ago
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Enjoyed the podcast on crypto. Let’s hear one on Mary Jane!
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United States3 years ago
Easy to Understand
Thanks for discussing legal issue in easily understood language!
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CFPB's Revised Section 1071 Rule: What Lenders Need to Know About the New Small Business Lending Reporting Requirements

Q: How should lenders plan implementation given the January 2028 deadline?

Experts recommend starting now, with early testing and voluntary data collection to smooth the transition, and advise preparing for significant tech and process upgrades, including engaging with software vendors and potentially running pilots in 2027 to ensure system readiness.

CFPB's Revised Section 1071 Rule: What Lenders Need to Know About the New Small Business Lending Reporting Requirements

Q: What practical impact will the changes have on lenders?

The guests note that the number of covered institutions will shrink dramatically, potentially leaving many small lenders and nonbanks outside the scope, while those still covered must invest in technology, data governance, and training, and maintain readiness for pilot testing well ahead of the 2028 compliance date.

CFPB's Revised Section 1071 Rule: What Lenders Need to Know About the New Small Business Lending Reporting Requirements

Q: What are the most important differences between the original 2023 rule and the revised 2026 rule?

The panel outlines four main categories: (1) reduced lender subject and new exclusions (including an increase in the transaction trigger to 1,000 and an exclusion for farm credit system lenders), (2) exclusions of certain transactions like merchant cash advances, (3) a tighter definition of small business revenue bringing the cap down from $5 million to $1 million, and (4) major reductions in discretionary data points while keeping some core metrics like NAICS code, time in business, and number of principal owners.

CFPB's Revised Section 1071 Rule: What Lenders Need to Know About the New Small Business Lending Reporting Requirements

Q: Louis, to begin the conversation, what was the why and goals behind the 1071 regulation?

The discussion highlights two statutory goals: facilitating fair lending enforcement and helping creditors, communities, and governments identify needs and opportunities in small business lending, with the broader aim of increasing transparency to improve market function and access to capital for underserved businesses.

New Institute for Consumer Financial Choice Seeks to Reshape the Consumer Finance Policy Debate

Q: What is the core mission of the ICFC, and how will the Institute operate across research, policy, and education?

The ICFC seeks a full pipeline from rigorous empirical research to practical policy impact, using data-driven studies to inform amicus briefs, regulatory comments, and public outreach, while also building education modules and training economists and lawyers to participate in policymaking at federal and state levels.

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This program covers consumer finance law, regulation, enforcement, compliance, and the economics of lending and debt transactions. Across episodes, expect deep dives into regulatory changes, fair lending, AI liability, debt sales, BNPL oversight, and scam prevention, all with a practical, practitioner-oriented bent. Notable strengths include access to top Ballard Spahr professionals and allied policy experts, plus actionable implications for lenders, fintechs, and servicers. The format tends to blend legal analysis with real-world risk management, making it useful for in-house teams, compliance, and business leaders who need to stay ahead of evolving rules and enforcement priorities.

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