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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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Consumers Paid $34.3B In Overdraft Fees In 2017

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And, since 2010, financial institutions have been mandated to provide consumers with their overdraft policies, along with alternatives to overdrafts and the fees associated with them. All told, the CFPB estimates $15 billion was charged by large banks, small banks and credit unions. Overdraft fees increased 2.2

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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. Kathy Kraninger, the director of the U.S. The court seemed to be leaning toward the removal of any restriction.

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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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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.

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Seeks Advice On Financial Data Access

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The nation’s consumer protection agency is seeking input on rule changes to third-party access to individual financial records. The agency is seeking information that will help it address competing perspectives, including how it might implement financial access rights described in the Dodd-Frank Act.

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CFPB, USAA Settle After Violations

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Thursday (Jan. It also failed to start and complete reasonable error resolution investigations, the Bureau said. million in civil money penalty.

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