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Consumer Finance Monitor

Ballard Spahr LLP
CFPB
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Buy Now, Pay Later
Dodd-Frank Act
Consumer Financial Services
Cantero V. Bank Of America
Interest Rate Exportation
Digital Wallets
National Banking Act
New York Statute On Escrow Accounts
Office Of the Comptroller Of the Currency (OCC)
Mass Arbitration
Regulatory Compliance
Flagstar Bank
Operation Choke Point
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Medical Debt
Rewards Programs
Federal Reserve
Mortgage Escrow Accounts

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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Today’s podcast features the second part of a repurposed webinar produced on September 3, 2025, which dives into the legal risks, compliance challenges, and emerging constitutional questions stemming from the GENIUS Act. The conversation examines the... more

Today’s podcast features the first part of a recent webinar produced on September 3, 2025, which examined the key provisions of the GENIUS Act (“The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act”) and its regulatory impact on ... more

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We are pleased to share a new podcast episode, which was taken from our September 9, 2025, webinar featuring Malini Mithal, Associate Director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Division of Financial Practices. Malini has been a valued guest on our po... more

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As our regular podcast listeners know, we ordinarily release a new regular podcast show once each week on Thursday. On a very few occasions, we have released a special extra podcast show during the same week. We have only done that when a development... more

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Recent Guests

Malini Mithal
Associate Director of the FTC's Division of Financial Practices
Federal Trade Commission
Episode: Recent Consumer Financial Services Developments at the Federal Trade Commission
Pat Utz
CEO and co-founder of Abstract, an AI-focused company
Abstract
Episode: Current State Statutes That Apply to AI in the Consumer Financial Services Industry
Lev Menand
Associate professor of law at Columbia Law School, expert on public economic law, and author
Columbia Law School
Episode: The Legality of Trump’s Terminations Without Cause of Members and Commissioners of Federal “Independent” Agencies
Cary Coglianese
Edward B. Shils Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, specializing in administrative law, regulatory processes, and environmental law and policy.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Episode: Loper Bright Enterprises One Year Later: The Practical Impact on Business, Consumers and Federal Agencies
Charlotte Haendler
Assistant Professor of Finance at the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University, researcher on digital banking and consumer negotiation power
Southern Methodist University
Episode: The Hidden Costs of Financial Services: Consumer Complaints and Financial Restitution
Rawley Haimer
Professor at the WP Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, expert in financial markets and household finance
Arizona State University
Episode: The Hidden Costs of Financial Services: Consumer Complaints and Financial Restitution
Jonathan Gould
Class of 1965 Professor of Law at the University of California Berkeley, focusing on the relationship between politics and law.
University of California Berkeley
Episode: Legislating for the Future
Pat Sobkowski
Expert on the unitary executive theory; teaches constitutional law, courts and public policy, and American politics at Marquette University
Marquette University
Episode: Can the President Remove Governors of Federal Independent Agencies Without Cause?
Craig Cowie
BLEWET Endowed Faculty Chair in Consumer Law and Protection and Professor of Law at the University of Montana
University of Montana
Episode: The Impact of the Newly Established Priorities and Massive Proposed Reduction in Force (RIF) on CFPB Enforcement (Part 1)

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Alan Kaplinsky
Host of the Consumer Finance Monitor, recognized as a leading voice in consumer financial services law and expert on regulatory compliance and enforcement.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Timely and helpful!

    Appreciate these insights as we navigate the many changes happening on the daily.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bookmarm
    United States7 months ago
  • Worth Your Time

    Great info for those in the finance industry. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OMG all names used
    United Statesa year ago
  • Podcasts

    Love the podcasts but don’t like the fact they are sped up. It’s harder to follow.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Compliance Listener
    United States2 years ago
  • Good podcast

    Enjoyed the podcast on crypto. Let’s hear one on Mary Jane!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kotaesu
    United States2 years ago
  • Easy to Understand

    Thanks for discussing legal issue in easily understood language!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    butterflysongs
    United States3 years ago

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Recent Consumer Financial Services Developments at the Federal Trade Commission
Q: What work is being done in the area of debt collection and debt relief?
The FTC is active in addressing phantom debt collections where companies make up debts, and they have pursued actions against companies engaging in these practices.
Recent Consumer Financial Services Developments at the Federal Trade Commission
Q: Can you provide any updates other than the cash advance cases?
The FTC is involved in several cases including those against companies like DOXO for deceptive bill payment practices, emphasizing the importance of consumer complaints.
Recent Consumer Financial Services Developments at the Federal Trade Commission
Q: What statutes does the FTC enforce and how do you use them?
The FTC enforces federal statutes including the FTC Act that prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices, using its authority to bring against multiple industries for deceptive claims.
Recent Consumer Financial Services Developments at the Federal Trade Commission
Q: Can you describe the FTC and its mission and jurisdiction?
The FTC aims to protect consumers and law-abiding companies by ensuring that unfair or deceptive acts or practices do not mislead consumers.
First Circuit Rules National Bank Act Does Not Preempt Rhode Island State Law: Is There Still Any Advantage to Having A National Bank Charter?
Q: What should national banks be doing right now?
They should conduct a gap analysis to identify which state laws apply and determine compliance requirements.

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Insightful discussions on trends and challenges in the evolving consumer financial services landscape are central to this series. Episodes feature expert commentary on regulatory changes, emerging technologies, and their ramifications on product development and compliance, making it a vital resource for professionals in the financial sector. The analytical approach, supported by knowledgeable guests from legal, academic, and industry backgrounds, offers a nuanced examination of significant issues including arbitration practices, student lending, and consumer protection policies.

Notably, the focus on legislative impacts and ongoing litigation ensures listeners are well-informed about not just current events, but also future directions in c... more

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8. Pat Sobkowski

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