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The Spark Between EVs & CPO

Thursday, Jul. 16, 2026, 02:46 PM

In light of electric vehicle maker VinFast launching a certified pre-owned program in the U.S., Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby connects with leaders from the EV space to discuss why the segment is a natural fit for CPO and ... Listen Here

Vincenzo Ciampi of iA Financial Group

Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2026, 10:53 AM

Next up on the Canada’s Used Car Week Live Stage is Vincenzo Ciampi . who is senior vice president, of auto finance and dealer services for Canada at iA Financial Group. Ciampi talks with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby about ... Listen Here

Ted Berlovich of Clutch

Monday, Jun. 29, 2026, 03:44 PM

Continuing the discussions from the Live Stage at Canada’s Used Car Week, senior editor Joe Overby connects with Ted Berlovich, director of wholesale at online used-car retailer Clutch. Berlovich explained the company’s wholesale process, how the company handles some of ... Listen Here

PODCAST: AUL on maintaining F&I momentum

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Friday, Mar. 25, 2022, 02:21 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

In a conversation recorded during NADA Show 2022 in Las Vegas, Paul McCarthy of AUL Corp. shared recommendations for dealers to help them keep the strong profit momentum they’re currently enjoying in the F&I department. The senior vice president of ... [Read More]

FTC gains court order to stop ‘deceptive’ credit repair firm

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Friday, Mar. 25, 2022, 02:13 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took action against a firm that used a government website as part of its scheme connected with consumer credit reports. This week, the FTC obtained an order halting a credit repair scheme that allegedly bilked ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Tracy McArthur of Equifax on underwriting & more

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Thursday, Mar. 24, 2022, 02:07 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

This episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast recorded during this year's American Financial Services Association’s Vehicle Finance Conference features Tracy McArthur, who is vice president of automotive lending at Equifax. McArthur shared with senior editor Nick Zulovich about how finance companies ... [Read More]

11 House members send 7 questions to CFPB about vehicle repossessions

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Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2022, 05:20 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

The American Financial Services Association highlighted that 11 members of the U.S. House sent a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau containing seven questions triggered by the regulator saying it is “moving to thwart illegal repossessions in the heated ... [Read More]

EFG obtains 2 certifications involving digital compliance & data security

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Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2022, 03:24 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

On Tuesday, EFG Companies announced a pair of achievements aimed at bolstering its commitment to deliver data security for its clients, partners and contract holders. The company gained two certifications, including: • Certification by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards ... [Read More]

ComplyNet’s newest software cheered by dealers

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Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2022, 03:22 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

The busy month for ComplyNet continued this week when the provider of end-to-end compliance and risk mitigation solutions announced the release of ABLE, which is designed to be an intuitive, easy-to-use, and comprehensive compliance management system. ComplyNet highlighted that ABLE can ... [Read More]

Protective Asset Protection parent to acquire AUL

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Tuesday, Mar. 22, 2022, 02:29 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

It’s getting difficult to keep a running count of how many automotive mergers and acquisitions there have been in recent months. Another one in the F&I world surfaced on Monday, as Protective Life Corp., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Dai-ichi ... [Read More]

Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to make changes to medical collection debt reporting

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Sunday, Mar. 20, 2022, 02:54 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Beginning this summer, that applicant seeking auto financing might appear a little more worthy of being extended a contract because of upcoming changes by the three nationwide credit reporting agencies. On Friday, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion announced significant changes to ... [Read More]

CFPB ramps up hunt for unfair discrimination in consumer finance

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Sunday, Mar. 20, 2022, 02:52 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Already with a heightened interest in vehicle repossessions, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced changes last week to its supervisory operations involving what it deems to be illegal discrimination, including in situations where fair lending laws may not apply. ... [Read More]

Zurich rolls out agent network to grow F&I footprint

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Friday, Mar. 18, 2022, 03:17 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

This week, Zurich North America said it is expanding its F&I sales distribution strategy by adding select F&I agencies to complement its national direct sales approach. The company explained through a news release that the move lays a foundation for ... [Read More]

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