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

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The House committee held a hearing on the idea after Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks in July proposed a new special purpose national banking charter for payments companies. However, the banking industry doesn’t like that one bit. “We

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Santander To Pay $25M To Resolve Auto Loan Allegations

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Santander has also created an Officer of Consumer Practices to ensure that customers are treated fairly. Earlier this year, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency downgraded Santander’s rating in community lending. Back in 2015, Santander paid Massachusetts $5.5

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

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In a joint statement issued on Thursday (March 26), the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

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CFPB Set To Sue Santander Over Auto Protection Product

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Federal and state officials have been investigating whether the GAP insurance is unnecessary, and whether interest rates on the loans increased too much as a result of the GAP protection. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is looking into Wells Fargo’s auto loans business as well. .

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Industry Reacts as OCC Reveals Concerns About Impact of Fintech-Bank Partnerships

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The regulatory tides may be changing in the US, as the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) suggests banks should be doing more to manage risks related to partnering with fintech firms. Rick Kuci, COO of FundKite “Unfortunately, many banks caused this risk issue for themselves. More is coming.

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What Are Payment Processors and How Do They Work?

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These agencies include the Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The Federal Reserve oversees the Payment System Risk Policy Group, which is responsible for developing policies to reduce risks to the payment system.

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An Overview of Payment Regulation In The USA

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Key Regulatory Organizations in The USA Federal Reserve System: The Federal Reserve , often referred to as the Fed, plays a central role in overseeing the nation’s payment systems. It monitors and enforces regulations related to payment products and services to ensure fair treatment and transparency for consumers.