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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.

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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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An Overview of Payment Regulation In The USA

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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 promotes fair access to credit for all consumers.