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Fifth Third Bank Sued By CFPB Over Fake Accounts

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit against Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bancorp alleging that employees opened accounts for customers without their consent in an effort to reach sales targets, according to reports on Tuesday (March 10). The CFPB filed a complaint with the U.S.

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CFPB And OCC Confirm Wells Fargo’s $1B Fine

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According to CNN Money earlier on Friday (April 20), fining Wells Fargo $1 billion would be a departure for Mick Mulvaney, the acting director of the CFPB. As the head of the CFPB, he has halted all new actions, postponed increased regulation on the payday lending market and dropped lawsuits against companies in that space.

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Today In Payments: Biden Expected To Name Michael Barr To Head OCC; Biden’s Treasury Pick Yellen Leary Of Crypto

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Plus, the chief of the CFPB stepped down at Biden’s request. Former Ripple advisor and Treasury Department official Michael Barr is anticipated to head the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) under President Joe Biden. Biden Expected To Name Professor Michael Barr To Head OCC. 20) at the request of U.S.

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CFPB Set To Sue Santander Over Auto Protection Product

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is gearing up to sue Spain-based Santander Bank, claiming the bank has overcharged its car loan customers. Citing sources familiar with the CFPB’s plans, Reuters reported that the CFPB suit could happen as soon as Monday (Nov. regulator.

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 FinTech Reg Sandbox Takes Shape Via CFPB

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said this past week that it is linking up with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, eyeing a regulatory sandbox for FinTech firms. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) says that it has warned some financial companies that they should modify lending terms.

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CFPB Issues Bank Account Deposit Discrepancy Guidelines

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In the event that a financial institution fails to keep pace with the regulations that are put in place, it can be found liable and subject to action from one of the five agencies, a roster that includes, beyond the CFPB, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., million penalty tied to those violations.

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Wells Fargo Chair Quits Before Testimony

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Waters said the two also did not follow legal orders with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Reserve Board and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Between 2016 and 2018, the Fed, CFPB and OCC petitioned Wells Fargo to institute internal changes to head off future problems.