News release: “The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday approved a final rule amending Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) to protect consumers who use credit cards from a number of costly practices. Credit card issuers must comply with most aspects of the rule beginning on February 22. “This rule marks an important milestone in the Federal Reserve’s efforts to ensure that consumers who rely on credit cards are treated fairly,” said Federal Reserve Governor Elizabeth A. Duke. “The rule bans several harmful practices and requires greater transparency in the disclosure of the terms and conditions of credit card accounts.”
The notices that will be published in the Federal Register are as follows.

• Federal Register notice–Regulation Z, Final Rule
• Federal Register notice–Regulation Z, Final Rule 2
• Federal Register notice–Regulation AA, Final Rule
• Technical Specifications Document