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CFPB Consumer Complaints Up 50 Pct During Pandemic

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has recorded record-high numbers of complaints every month since the pandemic hit in mid-March, according to a press release from the U.S. The CFPB was off to a good start after the last economic crisis,” said Mike Litt , U.S. PIRG Education Fund.

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FTC Looking For Comments On Customer Privacy, Security Amendments

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has requested comment on the proposed amendments of two rules that protect the privacy and security of customer data held by financial institutions (FIs). The proposed changes are related to the Safeguards Rule and the Privacy Rule under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.

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Today In Payments: Biden Taps FTC’s Chopra To Head CFPB; Marc Lore Retiring From Walmart

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In today’s top news, Biden is bringing in the FTC’s Rohit Chopra to lead the CFPB, and Jet.com Founder Marc Lore is retiring from Walmart. Biden Taps FTC’s Rohit Chopra to Head CFPB. Chopra previously served as the CFPB’s student-loan watchdog under Obama.

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US High Court Considers CFPB’s Fate

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president has the authority to fire the leader of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which was formed after the financial crisis, according to the Financial Times. The CFPB was founded in 2010. The CFPB was founded in 2010.

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In Europe, Single Data Market Looms?

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As noted by the news outlet, the government will leverage existing antitrust law, and any fines or regulatory actions tied to the new mandates would be the purview of the Fair Trade Commission (FTC). CFPB Files Suit Against Citizens Bank. Digital Currencies, Too. million credit card customers. million credit card customers.

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OCC Issues Policy Guidance on Buy Now, Pay Later Lending

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BNPL in US, UK, and EU Regulators’ Sights The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been actively monitoring BNPL activity in the consumer finance marketplace for some time now.

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What is the Truth in Lending Act (TILA)?

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TILA is enforced by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The Truth in Lending Act was intended to address the lack of transparency and standardization in disclosing consumer credit terms and costs. Some states also provide additional protections through their own regulations.