On Wednesday, May 8, the Federal Trade Commission hosted a special forum exploring small business lending practices, regulations, and policies. The forum consisted of three panels: (1) Overview of the Small Business Financing Marketplace, (2) Case Study on Merchant Cash Advances, and (3) Consumer Protection Risks and the Path Ahead, along with the opening remarks of FTC Commissioner, Rohit Chopra, and closing remarks from FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection Director, Andrew Smith.… Continue Reading