article thumbnail

CFPB fines fintech Wise, alleging it charged deceptive fees

TechCrunch Fintech

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has hit UK-based remittance company Wise with about a $2 million fine for what it described as a series of illegal actions. Those actions include advertising inaccurate fees and failing to properly disclose exchange rates and other costs, the CFPB alleges.

article thumbnail

Plaid’s $575 Million Round Signals Strength Despite Valuation Drop and Delayed IPO

Finovate

Plaid’s delayed IPO likely reflects US open banking uncertainty, as the CFPB finalizes its data access rule. Waiting for regulatory clarity and consumer awareness could position Plaid for a stronger public debut down the road. The funding will support employee restricted stock units tax obligations and provide internal liquidity.

article thumbnail

CFPB Approves FDX as First Standard-Setting Body for Open Banking

The Fintech Times

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has approved the Financial Data Exchange (FDX) as the first standard-setting body in an important step towards implementing open banking in the US. These standards can help companies to comply with the CFPB’s new open banking rules.

CFPB 101
article thumbnail

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

Fintech Finance

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.

article thumbnail

Google Hits Back at US Regulator Over Payment Arm Supervision

The Fintech Times

Google has filed a legal challenge against the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the agency responsible for overseeing consumer finance, after it placed Google Payment Corp., This development marks the second time the CFPB has issued a contested supervisory designation.

article thumbnail

CFPB Slaps Equifax With $15Million Fine for Mishandling Consumer Credit Disputes

The Fintech Times

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the consumer protection agency in the US, has hit Equifax with a $15million fine, after it found that the nationwide consumer reporting agency failed to conduct proper investigations of consumer disputes.

article thumbnail

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

PYMNTS

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.

CFPB 142