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Discover, FDIC reach consent agreement

Payments Dive

The agreement, issued last week, addresses “shortcomings” in Discover Bank’s compliance management system for consumer protection laws, the company said.

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House Chairwoman Tells FDIC To Halt ILC Charters

PYMNTS

Waters wrote to Jelena McWilliams , chairwoman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) , requesting the agency wait until new regulatory proposals on ILC charters are given the OK before any more of the charters are passed through. Because of that, retail businesses can have them. ” .

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Banks Push Back On Possible Banking Charters For Big Techs Like Amazon And Facebook

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FDIC), the states and the courts. The potential for asymmetries in regulation across companies with different banking charters could produce regulatory arbitrage and undermine safety and soundness and consumer protection,” the bankers wrote. “A

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FDIC’s Plan to Bolster Fintech Oversight Faces Industry Scrutiny After Synapse Crisis

The Fintech Times

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has proposed new regulations following the collapse of Synapse Financial Technologies , aimed at addressing the risks associated with bank-fintech partnerships. FDIC chairman Martin J. Richardson also questioned the practicality of enforcing the proposed requirements.

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5 Things Banks Should Know about the FDIC’s Recordkeeping Requirements Rule

Finovate

Adding to the confusion, the dispute is ongoing in court, and because Synapse is a fintech and is thus unregulated, regulatory bodies are unable to protect consumers, many of whom are still missing their funds. Consumer protection and transparency Consumer protection is the underlying reason behind the new proposed rule.

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Compliance, Gaming and Gambling in Australia vs USA

Segpay

Fraud & Consumer Protection Strong player protection, self-exclusion, and responsible gambling measures. A Deeper Dive into Australia's Regulations Online Gaming (Esports & Video Games) Generally, falls under consumer protection and classification laws rather than gambling regulations.

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Federal Agencies Ask Lenders To Offer Small Loans To Ease Coronavirus Impact

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Five federal financial regulatory agencies are encouraging banks, savings associations and credit unions to offer small loans to consumers and small businesses in response to the coronavirus pandemic.