In this episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast, host Chris Willis is joined by James Kim and Jesse Silverman, co-leaders of Troutman Pepper Locke’s fintech industry group. They discuss the current regulatory environment for earned wage access products, as well as potential developments in 2025. The conversation covers the evolving positions of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the differing approaches taken by states such as Connecticut, Wisconsin, California, and Maryland. Tune in to understand the complexities and practical implications for earned wage access providers in this dynamic regulatory landscape.

Transcript: The Evolving Landscape of Earned Wage Access Regulation (PDF)

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Chris is the co-leader of the Consumer Financial Services Regulatory practice at the firm. He advises financial services institutions facing state and federal government investigations and examinations, counseling them on compliance issues including UDAP/UDAAP, credit reporting, debt collection, and fair lending, and defending…

Chris is the co-leader of the Consumer Financial Services Regulatory practice at the firm. He advises financial services institutions facing state and federal government investigations and examinations, counseling them on compliance issues including UDAP/UDAAP, credit reporting, debt collection, and fair lending, and defending them in individual and class action lawsuits brought by consumers and enforcement actions brought by government agencies.