(a)Closely related nonbanking activities. The activities listed in paragraph (b) of this section are so closely related to banking or managing or controlling banks as to be a proper incident thereto, and may be engaged in by a bank holding company or its subsidiary in accordance with the requirements of this regulation. (b)Activities determined by regulation to be permissible - (1)Extending credit and servicing loans. Making, acquiring, brokering, or servicing loans or other extensions of credit
(a)Designation of accounts. A creditor that furnishes credit information shall designate: (1) Any new account to reflect the participation of both spouses if the applicant's spouse is permitted to use or is contractually liable on the account (other than as a guarantor, surety, endorser, or similar party); and (2) Any existing account to reflect such participation, within 90 days after receiving a written request to do so from one of the spouses. (b)Routine reports to consumer reporting agency. If
(a)Public utilities credit - (1)Definition. Public utilities credit refers to extensions of credit that involve public utility services provided through pipe, wire, or other connected facilities, or radio or similar transmission (including extensions of such facilities), if the charges for service, delayed payment, and any discount for prompt payment are filed with or regulated by a government unit. (2)Exceptions. The following provisions of this regulation do not apply to public utilities credit:
(a)Scope. This section applies to financial institutions and creditors that are subject to administrative enforcement of the FCRA by the Federal Trade Commission pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681s(a)(1) . (b)Definitions. For purposes of this section, and Appendix A, the following definitions apply: (1)Account means a continuing relationship established by a person with a financial institution or creditor to obtain a product or service for personal, family, household or business purposes. Account includes:
(a)Scope. This section applies to a person described in § 681.1(a) that issues a debit or credit card (card issuer). (b)Definitions. For purposes of this section: (1)Cardholder means a consumer who has been issued a credit or debit card. (2)Clear and conspicuous means reasonably understandable and designed to call attention to the nature and significance of the information presented. (c)Address validation requirements. A card issuer must establish and implement reasonable policies and procedures