Eugene O'Rourke

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Eugene O’Rourke is recognized as one of the top 40 executives under the age of 40 by the Jacksonville Business Journal, marketing executive of the year by the Best in Biz awards, recipient of the BizTech Innovation award, and several Horizon Interactive Media awards.

4 Common Myths Associated with Online Payments

Eugene O'Rourke
May 5, 2017

Even while online payments are becoming faster, more secure and more flexible, many consumers are still hesitant to trust sending their hard-earned money into the digital frontier. However, the scares…

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What We Learned from the First-Ever National Debt Collection Survey

Eugene O'Rourke
January 25, 2017

The first-ever survey of the American consumer’s interaction with debt collection agencies reveals that the debt collection industry remains fraught with inappropriate activity, according to a recent report issued by…

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Student Loans Plague Older Americans

Eugene O'Rourke
January 20, 2017

While the price for higher education continues to rise, the number of student loans issued also continues to increase. American seniors over 60 years are carrying more of that debt…

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Credit Unions and Their Members

Eugene O'Rourke
September 27, 2016

On May 5, 2016, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) promulgated rules that, if enacted, would prohibit mandatory arbitration clauses. These clauses can prevent consumers from forming a class to…

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Building on the Success of the Past – The CFPB’s PWA Compliance Report

Eugene O'Rourke
September 13, 2016

Pursuant to the Plain Writing Act of 2010 (PWA), members of the federal executive branch (“executive agencies”) are required to use plain language in documents that: Are necessary for obtaining…

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Insurers: Ignore OFAC SDN Screening at Your Own Risk!

Eugene O'Rourke
September 6, 2016

As global commerce, terrorism and financial crimes continue to rise in number and scope, it is critical for financial institutions and insurers to have adequate compliance programs in place to…

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