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US Consumer Watchdog Decision Offers BNPL Users Credit Card-Level Protections

The Fintech Times

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a US government agency responsible for protecting consumers in the financial sector, has ruled that buy now, pay later (BNPL) lenders must treat consumers as credit card providers do, ensuring they receive the same key protections.

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US moves to regulate BNPL the same as credit cards

Neopay

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a new interpretation under the existing Truth in Lending Act. Regardless of whether a shopper swipes a credit card or uses Buy Now, Pay Later, they are entitled to important consumer protections under longstanding laws and regulations already on the books.”

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US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposes new rule to oversee Big Tech digital wallet and payment app providers

NFCW

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is proposing to subject large non-bank companies that offer consumer finance services including digital wallets and payment apps – such as Apple and Google – to the same regulatory scrutiny and oversight as banks, credit unions and other financial institutions.

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CFPB Takes Action to Ensure Consumers Can Dispute Charges and Obtain Refunds on Buy Now, Pay Later Loans

Fintech Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued an interpretive rule that confirms that Buy Now, Pay Later lenders are credit card providers. Accordingly, Buy Now, Pay Later lenders must provide consumers some key legal protections and rights that apply to conventional credit cards.

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OCC Issues Policy Guidance on Buy Now, Pay Later Lending

Global Fintech & Digital Assets

Compliance Risk Compliance with various consumer protection-related laws and regulations [1] is critical for banks furnishing BNPL loans to ensure that obligations are understood and met on both sides of the transaction.

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Small Business Borrower Sues Kabbage

PYMNTS

A small business (SMB) in Massachusetts borrowing funds via marketplace lender Kabbage has sued the platform, igniting new debate in the conversation over the definition of a “true lender,” according to reports in the National Law Review on Tuesday (Oct. Usury laws regulate how much interest can be charged on a loan.

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What is Regulation F?

Payment Savvy

In 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published two rules which implement the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). This federal law, known as Regulation F goes into effect on November 30, 2021. In total, these laws were in the works for more than five years.