The CFPB is seeking feedback on its plan to revamp the process through which it collects information from credit card issuers on their products.

The head of the Consumer Data Industry Association said in an interview that the rapidly rising complaint count is due to “exogenous” factors. The trend will continue, he said, short of policy action to fix the issue.

Trade groups representing banks used the bureau’s new petition process to ask the regulator to ensure nonbank data aggregators are supervised under the pending Section 1033 rulemaking.

In comments to the CFPB, consumer advocates argued credit card late fees were too high and harmed poorer consumers more. Bank trade associations said the fees are necessary to help issuers pay for their costs and an effective tool to foster healthy financial behaviors among consumers.

Federal Reserve investigation and oversight staffers shared advice for compliance staff at firms pursuing mergers and acquisitions.

The CFPB’s spring regulatory agenda had only one mortgage-related item: automated valuation models. The bureau expects to issue a proposed rule on the matter in December.

In an interpretive rule, the CFPB affirmed states’ ability to enforce fair credit reporting laws that reflect challenges and risks affecting their local economies and residents.

The bureau plans to review a Federal Reserve immunity provision that safeguards credit card issuers from enforcement scrutiny if they set late fees at a particular level.

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition and five fintechs have asked the CFPB to issue an interpretive rule on best practices in collecting borrowers’ demographic data to monitor their underwriting in context of fair lending.

Industry trade groups said a separate role for the CFPB when it comes to reviewing bank mergers was unnecessary and would be outside of the bureau’s authority.