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When Will The US Open Banking Rule Come Into Force? 

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Your guide to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) imminent proposals for a new regulatory framework governing “Personal Financial Data Rights” The US will propose a new “Open Banking Rule” this year which will set the foundations for an ecosystem with the potential to become the largest in the world.

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CFPB Director Wants To Pay Whistleblowers

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), has asked Congress for the ability to pay whistleblowers in an attempt to incentivize them to speak out, according to a report by Reuters. Lately, the CFPB has gotten backlash for bringing in fewer enforcement cases, but there is a very low expectation for legislation during the election year.

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Fifth Third Bank Sued By CFPB Over Fake Accounts

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit against Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bancorp alleging that employees opened accounts for customers without their consent in an effort to reach sales targets, according to reports on Tuesday (March 10). The CFPB filed a complaint with the U.S.

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CFPB Updates Policy For Civil Investigative Demands

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced changes to policies on Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs), which are investigational subpoenas issued by the CFPB. The Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 authorizes the CFPB to issue CIDs when looking into potential violations of the law.

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CFPB Action Against Equifax Imminent

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Because Equifax is not strictly a financial company, there was uncertainty over whether the CFPB has the power to penalize the firm for the breach. But legal experts said it is likely to weigh in using powers it wields under the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act. Last week, U.S.

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Banks Line Up To Challenge CFPB

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Things are getting tougher for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) under the new political administration. More banks are now willing to challenge CFPB enforcement actions, said The Wall Street Journal. This already exceeds the total number of challenges the CFPB saw across 2016. The controversial U.S.

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CFPB, USAA Settle After Violations

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Thursday (Jan. In addition, USAA violated the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 by reopening previously closed deposit accounts without authorization from customers, or prior notice. million in civil money penalty.

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