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American Fintech Council (AFC) Responds to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Interpretive Rule on Buy Now Pay Later

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Regulatory clarity and consistent standards are critical for providers offering safe, transparent and responsible financial services and even more important for consumers who expect protections when utilizing financial services including Buy Now Pay Later,” said Phil Goldfeder, Chief Executive Officer of AFC.

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CFPB: Santander Must Pay $4.75 Million For Credit Reporting Violations

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Santander Consumer USA was ordered to pay $4.7 million to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the CFPB said in a press release. The order indicated that Santander must submit a detailed compliance plan to the CFPB within 45 days.

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CFPB and American Fintech Council stake out AI positions to Treasury

Finextra

Responding to a call from the US Treasury, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the American Fintech Council (AFC) have both weighed in on the use of AI in financial services.

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CFPB charges Navy Federal Credit Union $95 million for overdraft and junk fees

Finextra

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has charged the US’s largest credit union for illegally charging users overdraft fees.

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CFPB expands oversight of Big Tech payment apps

Finextra

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalised a rule that will see it supervise tech giants such as Apple and Google that offer digital payment apps and wallets.

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CFPB Settles Student Loan Case With Discover For $35 Million

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has settled with student loan servicers Discover Bank , The Student Loan Corporation and Discover Products (collectively Discover) in a 2015 case for unlawful practices, and Discover will have to pay $10 million in customer redress, a press release says.

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CFPB Tapped To Help Distribute COVID-19 Payments

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has made it easier for people to access stimulus CARES Act funds by removing some of the legal barriers barring banks from issuing the payments through prepaid accounts, according to a press release. CFPB Director Kathleen L.