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American Fintech Council (AFC) Responds to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Interpretive Rule on Buy Now Pay Later

Fintech Finance

JULY 15, 2024

Regulatory clarity and consistent standards are critical for providers offering safe, transparent and responsible financial services and even more important for consumers who expect protections when utilizing financial services including Buy Now Pay Later,” said Phil Goldfeder, Chief Executive Officer of AFC.

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When Will The US Open Banking Rule Come Into Force?

Open Banking Excellence

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Your guide to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) imminent proposals for a new regulatory framework governing “Personal Financial Data Rights” The US will propose a new “Open Banking Rule” this year which will set the foundations for an ecosystem with the potential to become the largest in the world.

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CFPB establishes rules for standard-setting bodies

The Paypers

JUNE 10, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) has finalised a rule detailing the requirements for becoming a recognised industry standard-setting body.

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American Fintech Council responds to CFPB buy now, pay later rules

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JULY 15, 2024

The American Fintech Council (AFC), the fastest growing premier industry association representing responsible fintech companies and innovative banks, submitted its response to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on the proposed Interpretive Rule and Request for Comment on the Use of Digital User Accounts to Access Buy Now, Pay Later Loans. (..)

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CFPB suggests interpretive rule for paycheck advance products

The Paypers

JULY 22, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has suggested an interpretive rule to ensure that lenders’ legal obligations to disclose the costs of paycheck advance products are met.

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CFPB says startups and consumers must have say in open banking standard setting

Finextra

JUNE 5, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken another step designed to promote open banking in the US, finalising a rule for recognising data sharing standards and preventing incumbents from "squelching" startups.

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Get ready for a U.S. open banking rule: protecting personal financial data rights

Axway

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has just announced the coming of a new U.S. open banking rule , accelerating the move toward open banking in North America. The aim is to solidify personal financial data … The director of the?Consumer

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CFPB proposes rule to end bank overdraft loophole for large banks

The Paypers

JANUARY 18, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed a rule to curb excessive overdraft fees charged by large financial institutions.

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CFPB proposes Open Banking rule in the US

The Paypers

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed a Personal Financial Data Rights rule set to expedite the shift to Open Banking in the US and jumpstart competition.

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Navigating BNPL’s Future: The Jifiti Group CEO Yaacov Martin on the CFPB’s New Ruling

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JUNE 6, 2024

Late last month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an interpretive rule stating that Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) lenders are credit card providers. This ruling is slated to have some significant impact on BNPL, which was once one of the hottest subsectors in fintech. territories.

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How the CFPB’s 1033 Final Rule Differs from the Initial Proposal

Finovate

OCTOBER 22, 2024

financial services community has been waiting for for at least a year– the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued its final 1033 rule making. The CFPB states that the rule promotes competition and consumer choice, and will ultimately help improve customer service.

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CFPB takes on non-sufficient fund fees

Finextra

JANUARY 24, 2024

America's Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed a rule that would stop banks charging non-sufficient fund fees for transactions that are declined in real time.

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US Chamber of Commerce files suit against CFPB over late card fees

Finextra

MARCH 12, 2024

The US Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to stop it from implementing a rule to limit late credit card fees.

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Federal control to be applied on BNPL returns and disputes

The Paypers

MAY 22, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) has issued an interpretive rule to ensure federal control over Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) returns and disputes in the US.

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CFPB caps credit card late fees

Finextra

MARCH 5, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule today to cut excessive credit card late fees by closing a loophole exploited by large card issuers.

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CFPB to move forward with Open Banking rule

The Paypers

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced it will move forward with an Open Banking rule.

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Bringing open banking to North America in 2023

Axway

JANUARY 26, 2023

A recent announcement from Director Chopra of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) openly declares the coming of a U.S. open banking rule, representing a significant shift in the financial services landscape. The announcement recognizes the importance of common standards …

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CFPB Proposes Interpretive Rule to Ensure Workers Know the Costs and Fees of Paycheck Advance Products

Fintech Finance

JULY 19, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed an interpretive rule explaining that many paycheck advance products, sometimes marketed as “earned wage” products, are consumer loans subject to the Truth in Lending Act. Comments will be accepted until August 30, 2024.

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The CFPB and Congress Push to Correct Gaps in Reg E

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MAY 31, 2024

As of the October term of 2023, the United States Supreme Court had taken on an appeal of a decision to review a possible constitutional conflict in the interpretation of the funding mechanism for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

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

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

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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AFC Praises New BNPL Recommendations, But Warns That Providers Need ‘Additional Time’ to Comply

The Fintech Times

JULY 15, 2024

The new proposed interpretive rule would ensure that nonbank financial companies adhere to the same credit card lending rules as large banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions already supervised by the CFPB.

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CFPB: Santander Must Pay $4.75 Million For Credit Reporting Violations

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Santander Consumer USA was ordered to pay $4.7 million to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the CFPB said in a press release. During that time frame, Santander reportedly sent incorrect information on millions of accounts to the CRAs.

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CFPB Issues RFI For Remittance Rule At Urging Of CUNA

PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2019

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Thursday (April 25) that it has issued a request for information on its remittance rule, which had faced calls by the Credit Union National Association for revision. The rules excluded a provider that does less than 100 transfers.

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Today In Data: CFPB Prepaid Card Rules

PYMNTS

JUNE 20, 2017

Prepaid card rules have been under fire ever since the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) put out its new regulations back in October 2016. As such, the CFPB has put out new regulations and is welcoming comments.

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CFPB To Review Fed’s 2009 Overdraft Rule

PYMNTS

MAY 13, 2019

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that is reviewing the Federal Reserve ‘s overdraft protection rule to find out if it “should be amended or rescinded” to minimize “any significant economic impact” to small businesses (SMBs) and credit unions.

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CFPB Tapped To Help Distribute COVID-19 Payments

PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2020

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. Many have been laid off as a result of that turmoil.

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PayPal Sues CFPB Over ‘Misleading’ Digital Wallet Disclosure Rules

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2019

In the lawsuit, filed in in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, PayPal said the CFPB rule that requires disclosure for digital wallets and prepaid debit cards places “unreasonable restrictions” on consumers’ abilities to link certain credit products to PayPal accounts.

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

The Fintech Times

MAY 22, 2024

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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American Fintech Council Identifies Hurdles in CFPB Open Banking Proposal

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 3, 2024

The American Fintech Council (AFC) has submitted its response to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on its open banking proposal. The CFPB proposed a change on personal financial data rights implementing Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act.

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

Fintech Finance

MAY 24, 2024

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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No Open And Shut Path For Open Banking As CFPB Mulls Rules

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

If data is the oil that brings change to financial services, the pipelines are increasingly under scrutiny. Late last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said it will look to issue advance notice of proposed rulemaking on “open banking” by the end of this year.

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CFPB Pushes Prepaid Card Rule Implementation Back A Year

PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2018

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has extended the effective date on its 2016 prepaid card rule, among other modifications announced today (Jan. The rule change has drawn some early praise from industry sources.

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Stay On CFPB Payday Lending Rule Upheld

PYMNTS

MARCH 25, 2019

A federal judge late last week ordered a stay on the August 2019 compliance date tied to the “ payday lending rule ” mandated roughly two years ago by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The ruling, per U.S.

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CFPB Issues Final Rule Connecting Mortgage Servicers To Bankrupt Borrowers

PYMNTS

MARCH 9, 2018

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) introduced a final rule on Thursday (March 8) that it said will help mortgage servicers communicate with borrowers who are facing bankruptcy. The CFPB said the Truth in Lending Act requires that mortgage servicers provide borrowers with periodic statements.

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Top News In Payments: CFPB Seeks Remittance Exemptions For Small Banks; Regulators Support Traditional Credit Evaluation Alternatives

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2019

In today’s payments news, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed to boost the number of smaller banks and credit unions (CUs) that would not be governed by rules tied to international money transfers. CFPB Proposal On Remittances Offers Exemptions For Banks, CUs.

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Waters Tells CFPB Head To Do Better

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

House Committee on Financial Services, Maxine Waters , told the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Kathy Kraninger , that the organization needs to do better. The rebuke came from prepared remarks delivered at a committee hearing called “Protecting Consumers or Allowing Consumer Abuse?

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Today In Payments: Scammers Target Used Car Buyers; California Voters Uphold Gig Worker Status

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

No Open And Shut Path For Open Banking As CFPB Mulls Rules. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has said it will look to issue advance notice of proposed rulemaking on “open banking” by the end of this year. NEW DATA: Five Payments Innovations For Winning The Digital-First Shopper.

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FTC Looking For Comments On Customer Privacy, Security Amendments

PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2019

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: Tech Startups Laid Off 70K Since March; Quicken Loans Parent Files IPO

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JULY 8, 2020

CFPB Eases Payday Lending Rules. The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has eliminated a rule that placed limits on payday lenders.

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CFPB Proposes to Regulate Large Digital Wallet and Payment App Providers

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

By Jenny Cieplak , Parag Patel , Barrie VanBrackle , and Deric Behar On November 7, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed a rule, Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications (the Proposal), to supervise large providers of digital wallets and payment apps.

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CFPB Rolls Out Innovation Regulator Network

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

A network to better coordinate financial innovation among federal and state regulators is being launched by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in partnership with several states, the agency said in a press release. State regulators in every state were invited to join. .

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Seeks Advice On Financial Data Access

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JULY 26, 2020

The nation’s consumer protection agency is seeking input on rule changes to third-party access to individual financial records.

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Will New CFPB Rules Finally Be Able To Put Zombie Debt To Rest?

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MARCH 3, 2020

It’s a problem widely reported and most recently acknowledged by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), which estimates that millions of U.S. consumers are contacted about time-barred debt each year — and that this behavior “can pose consumer protection concerns.”

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US Inches Toward Open Banking With CFPB Notice

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OCTOBER 29, 2020

While FinTechs are increasingly competing directly with traditional financial institutions (FIs), they're also continuing to play the important role of collaborator. moves closer to its own open banking rules that could further catalyze the bank-FinTech collaboration landscape. CFPB Seeks Open Banking Guidance. Plus, the U.S.

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American Fintech Council (AFC) Responds to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Interpretive Rule on Buy Now Pay Later

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American Fintech Council responds to CFPB buy now, pay later rules

CFPB suggests interpretive rule for paycheck advance products

CFPB says startups and consumers must have say in open banking standard setting

Get ready for a U.S. open banking rule: protecting personal financial data rights

CFPB proposes rule to end bank overdraft loophole for large banks

CFPB proposes Open Banking rule in the US

Navigating BNPL’s Future: The Jifiti Group CEO Yaacov Martin on the CFPB’s New Ruling

How the CFPB’s 1033 Final Rule Differs from the Initial Proposal

CFPB takes on non-sufficient fund fees

US Chamber of Commerce files suit against CFPB over late card fees

Federal control to be applied on BNPL returns and disputes

CFPB caps credit card late fees

CFPB to move forward with Open Banking rule

Bringing open banking to North America in 2023

CFPB Proposes Interpretive Rule to Ensure Workers Know the Costs and Fees of Paycheck Advance Products

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

AFC Praises New BNPL Recommendations, But Warns That Providers Need ‘Additional Time’ to Comply

CFPB: Santander Must Pay $4.75 Million For Credit Reporting Violations

CFPB Issues RFI For Remittance Rule At Urging Of CUNA

Today In Data: CFPB Prepaid Card Rules

CFPB To Review Fed’s 2009 Overdraft Rule

CFPB Tapped To Help Distribute COVID-19 Payments

PayPal Sues CFPB Over ‘Misleading’ Digital Wallet Disclosure Rules

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

American Fintech Council Identifies Hurdles in CFPB Open Banking Proposal

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

No Open And Shut Path For Open Banking As CFPB Mulls Rules

CFPB Pushes Prepaid Card Rule Implementation Back A Year

Stay On CFPB Payday Lending Rule Upheld

CFPB Issues Final Rule Connecting Mortgage Servicers To Bankrupt Borrowers

Top News In Payments: CFPB Seeks Remittance Exemptions For Small Banks; Regulators Support Traditional Credit Evaluation Alternatives

Waters Tells CFPB Head To Do Better

Today In Payments: Scammers Target Used Car Buyers; California Voters Uphold Gig Worker Status

FTC Looking For Comments On Customer Privacy, Security Amendments

Today In Payments: Tech Startups Laid Off 70K Since March; Quicken Loans Parent Files IPO

CFPB Proposes to Regulate Large Digital Wallet and Payment App Providers

CFPB Rolls Out Innovation Regulator Network

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Seeks Advice On Financial Data Access

Will New CFPB Rules Finally Be Able To Put Zombie Debt To Rest?

US Inches Toward Open Banking With CFPB Notice

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