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Credit card price fixing suit could cost industry over $100 billion, experts say

According to a group of prominent bankers, a lawsuit brought by retailers in the US alleging a number of major credit card issuers and banks colluded to fix processing prices will have far reaching consequences for the industry at large if it is successful. The group of international bankers, Reuters reports, has warned that […]

Massachusetts passes anti-predatory lending law

Joining a growing number of states in the battle against predatory mortgage lending, Massachusetts enacted a strong anti-predatory lending law earlier this week. The new law passed with overwhelming bipartisan support and with the endorsement of both mortgage industry trade groups and consumer and civil rights advocates.

Among the law’s significant provisions:
Triggers strong […]