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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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

These negative developments likely influenced governments across the globe, because the following 12 months saw an extraordinary boom in crypto policy regulation in APAC countries. Japan Japan, as a forerunner in the adoption of customised cryptocurrency regulations, rolled out both the Travel Rule and stablecoin regulations in June 2023.

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Neopay

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The UK should use open banking to provide retailers with an alternative to card payments and to improve “clunky” P2P bank transfers, says a new government-commissioned review. Without sustainable financials, it is hard to see that open banking can thrive over the long term.”

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has announced a significant reduction in the maximum fraud reimbursement limit for authorised push payment (APP) scams, lowering it from £415,000 to £85,000 just weeks before new rules take effect in October. Consumer protection is at the centre of our proposal.

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Open Bank Project Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

For financial services regulators, this means devising rules that strike a balance between fostering innovation and ensuring consumer protection.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2016

As one might expect of a financial product that has so rapidly become so widely popular, the prepaid card industry managed to catch the attention of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, which has been considering new regulations for some time that would create “strong federal consumer protections for prepaid account users.”

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PYMNTS

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.” Tightening the Rules.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 31, 2019

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote an opinion piece in The Washington Post calling on regulators to take a “more active role” in making rules for how to police the internet, according to reports. “By At Google, he pointed to its role in online ads as an antitrust and consumer protection concern. In other Facebook news , the U.S.

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Stax

DECEMBER 13, 2023

So make sure to follow all rules related to the placement, content, design, and compliance of your signage. Understanding Credit Card Surcharges Card networks not only help businesses process credit card payments but they also regulate the industry by establishing surcharging rules and maintaining compliance.

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Segpay

MAY 1, 2024

Contracts: DORA sets rules for contractual standards when outsourcing to critical ICT third-party providers (CTTPs). Enhanced Consumer Protection: Compliance with DORA will contribute to enhanced consumer protection by safeguarding the continuity, security, and integrity of payment services provided by global PSPs to their clients in Europe.

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Global Fintech & Digital Assets

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The FCA recently highlighted that we are reaching a tipping point whereby the UK government and sectoral regulators need to decide how to regulate and oversee the use of AI. What is the UK government’s approach to AI?

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Kicking things off, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt outlined plans to boost the UK government and make the country the “world’s next Silicon Valley” in a speech on 27 January. Is Consumer Duty taking the 2023 crown? Indeed, shortly after, HSBC acquired SVB UK for £1, following the US Bank’s closure by regulators.

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FICO

JANUARY 13, 2020

The CFPB will issue its final debt collection rule in the fall of 2020. Forty-two years after the enactment of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, the CFPB proposed the first set of rules governing third-party debt collection activities. I predict we will see the final rule during the early portion of the 2020 NFL season.

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PYMNTS

JULY 26, 2020

The nation’s consumer protection agency is seeking input on rule changes to third-party access to individual financial records. In addition, the CFPB will inquire whether issues of regulatory uncertainty stemming from Dodd-Frank, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act, may be hurting consumers — and if so, seek ways to fix it.

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Neopay

APRIL 25, 2024

The expansion of variable recurring payments (VRP) to regulated utility companies, more types of financial transfers, and payments to central and local government are an integral part of this work. As co-chair of the Joint Regulatory Oversight Committee, the PSR is committed to delivering the roadmap for the future of open banking in the UK.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Consumer Duty, a set of rules aimed at enhancing consumer protection in the financial services sector, came into force in July 2023. The Financial Conduct Authority’ s (FCA’s) new rules mean that firms selling financial products now have to meet much higher standards.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The watchdog said it released “final rules” prohibiting derivatives and exchange traded notes (ETNs) from being sold that reference particular versions of digital assets to retail investors, according to the release. Consumer protection is paramount here.”. 6) press release.

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Payment Savvy

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published two rules which implement the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). While the revised legislation currently offers greater consumer protections, it is also likely to result in new consumer abuses. Legal Consequences.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

The creation of a “single European data space, a genuine single market for data” would include new rules governing cross-border use and data interoperability, among other tenets. According to the newswire, the new rules would also prevent larger tech firms from “unilaterally imposing conditions for access” and data use. “On

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Electronic Payments Coalition

MARCH 26, 2024

The settlement also provides updates to several key network rules giving merchants more choice in how they accept digital payments. Simplified surcharging and discounting rules – As part of the settlement agreement, the networks will activate a simplified approach to credit card transaction surcharging, providing merchants more optionality.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Roughly a decade on, is it time to remove some of the rules governing the financial sector that took shape in the aftermath of the Financial Crisis of 2008? To that end, the Federal Reserve proposed last week that some rules be relaxed for 16 financial institutions — though the largest banks in the country are not among them.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Libra is meant to be backed up by bank deposits and government debt, and held by a group of custodians, an agreement meant to keep the price steady and avoid some of the value swings that other currencies get subjected to on a regular basis. “No

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PYMNTS

JULY 11, 2019

Libra raises many serious concerns regarding privacy, money laundering, consumer protection and financial stability,” Powell said. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee on Thursday (July 11), and his comments caused a slide in bitcoin value, which fell 7.7 percent, to $11,164. This loss in value follows a 3.8

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Segpay

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Key Takeaways The DSA is a new set of rules that regulates online services in the EU, such as e-commerce platforms, marketplaces, social media networks, and online advertising providers. Offering effective complaint mechanisms Ensuring traceability of business users Applying codes of conduct Adhering to specific rules on online advertising.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Pharmacies and other healthcare companies may be more used to guarding consumers’ data than other firms that are just now seeing rules like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) calling their security measures into question. These two rules could potentially converge, altering medical privacy requirements. .

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PYMNTS

JUNE 20, 2018

This month, for example, Maryland passed a bill that requires car-sharing companies to comply with regulations similar to rules for car rental companies, including paying sales tax. He added that P2P car-sharing services should “play by the same set of rules.” Some cities and states are also getting involved.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

regulators acknowledge that although there is a market and demand for open banking, the current regulatory structure prioritizes consumer protection.”. For example, the government-backed Unified Payments Interface is one of India’s most popular eCommerce payment methods. , the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston said, “To date, U.S.

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Neopay

JUNE 27, 2024

Many in financial services have been concerned that some elements of the FCA’s more stringent approach may not always be justified by reductions in financial crime and money laundering or consumer protection. Consumer Duty: One crucial aspect to consider when preparing your application, is compliance with the Consumer Duty.

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PYMNTS

MAY 28, 2019

According to the news outlet, law enforcement’s initiatives are “an unprecedented level of government attention” for the sector, which has evaded regulators by classifying merchant cash advances as non-loans and, therefore, exempt from personal loan protections under state and federal law.

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FICO

DECEMBER 20, 2021

with New Rules Promulgated by the CFPB. After more than a decade of waiting, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will issue long-awaited regulations, in accordance with section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act , that provide consumers with a right of access to their financial information.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Amid those growing concerns about consumer protection in bitcoin investments, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) offered a statement that “MAS considers the recent surge in the prices of cryptocurrencies to be driven by speculation. Japanese Finance Minister Rules Bitcoin Is Not a Credible Currency.

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Payment Savvy

JULY 21, 2020

On top of federal adherence, each state also has differing requirements and rules governing agencies within their jurisdiction. Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) – Regulates how a collection agency can reach out to a debtor via voice calls, SMS texts, and fax. Knowledge of Compliance and Regulations.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

’s recent Uber ruling. Is there a way regulators can advocate for workers’ health and safety or consumer protection without negatively affecting entry into the sharing economy and business innovation? There are also unanswered questions regarding regulation in the sharing economy — think the U.K.’s

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PYMNTS

JULY 31, 2019

At the time, The Washington Post said the probe represented “an unprecedented level of government attention” on a sector that has, until now, evaded regulatory scrutiny for operating outside of consumer protection rules. For any new market player, combatting the reputation of the MCA can be a challenge.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 14, 2016

The Turkish government has enforced the restrictions because of a hacking incident. The situation in Turkey highlights the problems inherent in centralized platforms and solutions, such as the ease with which governments and ISPs can easily restrict internet access, which affects millions of users. online services. Bitcoin Regulations.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 28, 2016

The agency, she said, is using the rules on the biggest market participants “to really expand its supervisory authority, including over emerging lenders, and the statute allows for that.”. As of right now, marketplace lenders have no direct federal supervisor, though they are still subject to FTC and CFPB consumer protection laws.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 14, 2017

These findings reinforce the notion that the price of bitcoin and its future viability and stability could still largely rely on Chinese trading volume — not to mention Chinese government and regulatory sentiment. On the latter front, it’s still “wait and see.” The goal is to propose new regulations for the nation of 1.2

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