Consumers Telephone Seminars

Using Social Media in Banking ...ank boards and senior managers as hundreds of millions of consumers have congregated to social networks, blogs, and other social media platforms. The widespread use of social media has resulted in structural changes in commerce, politics, and now, banking. Banks are being forced to adapt to changes created by social media. Specifically, banks must consider the implementation of social media in  more...

Loan Modification Fundamentals ...reclosures, attempting to find a balance between allowing consumers to remain in their homes without bankrupting their lenders. This live audio conference will discuss the practical ways borrowers and lenders can strike that balance by modifying the terms of mortgage loans in a way that permits borrowers to either retain their homes or resolve their debts and obtain a fresh start and maximizes  more...

Implications of the First Investigations Under the FTC Guides for Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising ...ting landscape. In an effort to stay current with the way consumers obtain product information, the Federal Trade Commission has, for the first time since 1980, issued revised Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. The revised guides, which are intended to help advertisers comply with the Federal Trade Commission Act by setting forth the general principles  more...

Overdraft Opt-Ins: Protecting Your Bank Under Regulation E ...s, the Federal Reserve Board revised Regulation E to give consumers the right to limit overdraft costs associated with certain transactions by giving consent or opting-in to a financial institutions overdraft program. Financial institutions must comply with the new regulation by July 1, 2010. This important teleconference will cover the changes to and scope of Regulation E and provides  more...

Understanding Business Valuations From Purpose to Product ...iser or firm engaged. Therefore, it is very important for consumers of business valuation services to be educated as to the types of appraiser credentials, the levels of valuation services, the business valuation process and the expected content of business valuation reports. You will leave this teleconference with an understanding of the entire business valuation process - from purpose to  more...

Reclamation and Rehabilitation of Vacant Properties ...is dying and not just because of swings in energy prices. Consumers increasingly enjoy urban settings and lifestyles. This is driven by demographics and consumer preferences. To deliver what people want, it's time to learn more about urban community building techniques. These can be applied across the transect from villages, suburbs and cities. Building community will be closely tied to  more...