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Citi suit prompts dispute between CFPB and industry groups

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A legal case involving how Citi responded to customers who had money stolen via wire transfers has caused a spat between the CFPB and industry associations over the scope of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA).

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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.

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OCC Issues Policy Guidance on Buy Now, Pay Later Lending

Global Fintech & Digital Assets

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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An Overview of Payment Regulation In The USA

Clearly Payments

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB): Established in response to the 2008 financial crisis, the CFPB is tasked with protecting consumers in the financial marketplace. It covers disclosures, error resolution procedures, and limitations on consumer liability for unauthorized transfers.