Author Archives: Christopher K. Odinet

#FinTok and Financial Regulation

By | October 27, 2022

Technology moves fast, and the law often struggles to keep up. This is particularly true in consumer finance, where new ways of constructing and delivering financial products and services can quickly outpace traditional regulatory frameworks. Indeed, the policy attention garnered by the financial technology (fintech) sector is largely focused on how best to regulate new… Read More »

Financing the Pandemic: Saddling People With Debt Versus Helping Them With Money

By | May 12, 2020

Courtesy of Pamela Foohey, Dalié Jiménez, Christopher K. Odinet As the United States enters the third month of the coronavirus pandemic, states are implementing plans for phasing out shelter-in-place orders and re-opening non-essential businesses. The past months have brought widespread layoffs and furloughs. By the end of April 2020, the unemployment rate soared to 14.7%… Read More »

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