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Fintech Australia Backs Scams Prevention Framework Proposal but Pushes for Accompanying Reforms

The Fintech Times

The Bill, which would insert the SPF into the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, is expected to be introduced to the federal parliament in November. The Australian government proposes, beginning with banking, telecommunication providers and digital platform services, it will implement new mandatory and comprehensive scam obligations.

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Are Debit Card Surcharges Legal? What Businesses Need to Know

Stax

On a federal level, the Durbin Amendment , part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was introduced in 2010 and limits transaction fees. No, surcharging for debit card transactions is prohibited under the Durbin Amendment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

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When Will The US Open Banking Rule Come Into Force? 

Open Banking Excellence

Last October, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published proposals for a new regulatory framework governing “Personal Financial Data Rights” – which requires banks to provide qualified third parties access to consumer financial data.

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Temperature Check on 4 Fintech Trends in 2024

Finovate

These shifts have caused companies to focus on sustainable growth and profitability, rather than the aggressive growth-at-all-costs mentality that was common from 2010 to 2019. Regulation As expected, the regulatory landscape has tightened significantly so far this year. In the U.S.,

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Fifth Third Bank Sued By CFPB Over Fake Accounts

PYMNTS

The consumer agency further alleges that, despite knowing since at least 2008 that employees were opening unauthorized consumer-financial accounts, Fifth Third took insufficient steps to detect and stop the conduct and to identify and remediate harmed consumers.

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The Search for Payment Page Perfection

Segpay

acquirers, they are now rejecting opt-out cross sales or negative options on payment pages due to regulatory concerns, primarily driven by consumer protection legislation, pressure from the card brands to lower dispute rates, and the threat of legal action. .” In talking with our U.S.

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FTC Big Tech Probe Expands With New Inquiries

PYMNTS

The FTC is investigating Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Alphabet and Microsoft over antitrust implications, and it recently asked the companies to turn over information regarding takeovers of smaller companies between the years of 2010 and 2019.

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