Libor-Replacement Competitor Gains Strength From New Offerings

Wall Street Journal, April 19, 2021–Julia-Ambra Verlaine (subscription)Financial industry pioneer Richard Sandor is ramping up his efforts to compete in the race to replace the London interbank offered rate, which …

CFPB Rule Gives Renters Right to Sue Debt Collectors over Evictions

National Mortgage News, Apr. 19, 2021–Neil Haggerty (subscription)The agency’s new policy requires collectors seeking to evict tenants to provide written notice of their rights under a federal moratorium.https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/cfpb-rule-gives-renters-right-to-sue-debt-collectors-over-evictions

U.S. Retail Sales Post Largest Gains in 10 Months…

Reuters, Apr. 15, 2021–Lucia MutikaniU.S. retail sales rose by the most in 10 months in March as Americans received additional pandemic relief checks from the government and increased COVID-19 vaccinations …