Fintech News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) is closely monitoring Investree , a fintech peer-to-peer lending platform, following public reports of potential operational and consumer protection violations. The company had earmarked US$4.5 An additional US$1.15

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) also played a crucial role by exploring the concept of retail and wholesale Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) through its eAUD pilot programme , which focused on a wide array of use cases and essential legal aspects. This development followed the 2022 collapse of Terra.

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Stax

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Healthcare providers, for instance, may factor in compliance costs spent on cybersecurity measures, staff training, regular audits, and legal consultations to ensure adherence to health information privacy regulations. Be aware of restrictions and guidelines in your business jurisdictions to avoid legal repercussions.

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Synapse Payment Systems

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

They may cause legal trouble. While credit card surcharge laws vary by state , they are legal in most places. Only Massachusetts and Connecticut don’t allow them, but many other states have attempted laws that were later found unenforceable. For example, the minimum amount can’t be different for Visa and Discover.)

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

However, you must keep in mind several federal and state laws as well as credit card network guidelines (e.g. Fortunately, in states where surcharging is legal, you can recoup these processing costs by transferring them to the cardholder. Surcharging rules Surcharge laws and guidelines can vary from state to state.

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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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Segpay

MAY 1, 2024

DORA entered into force on January 16th, 2023, and its legal implementation deadline is January 17 th , 2025. Its legal framework is designed to enhance the operational resilience of all digital service providers, including payment service providers (PSPs), that operate in the European Union (EU).

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Hoffman added that the commission has held its own hearings on competition and consumer protection topics over the last year. Hoffman explained that the agency used this legal framework in its 2017 case against Questcor, alleging that the company illegally maintained its U.S.

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Segpay

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Affiliate marketing is often considered high-risk from a compliance perspective due to several factors that can increase the likelihood of regulatory and legal issues. Such practices can lead to legal and regulatory challenges, particularly if consumers are harmed or misled. Non-compliance can result in fines and legal action.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 16, 2024

Phil Goldfeder, CEO, AFC “Under the guise of consumer protection, these bills in Rhode Island and DC will harm consumers who need access to safe and affordable financial services and will put local state-chartered banks at a disadvantage,” said Phil Goldfeder , chief executive officer of AFC.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

consumers file a £14 billion legal claim against the company over anticompetitive card fees. “We deliver real value through the benefits of security, convenience and consumer protection, and we are committed to investing in our payment services in order to continue to meet the rapidly evolving needs of all our customers.”

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Global Fintech & Digital Assets

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Compliance Risk Compliance with various consumer protection-related laws and regulations [1] is critical for banks furnishing BNPL loans to ensure that obligations are understood and met on both sides of the transaction.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 31, 2020

The lawmaker behind a proposed California consumer protection law indicated that it will not proceed in its current iteration, CNBC reported. Silverman contended that the eCommerce retailer was “taking bold steps to wipe out its competitors” by supporting the law.

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JULY 21, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) testified before the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade and Consumer Protection on Tuesday (July 21), detailing its efforts to combat coronavirus-related fraud, including sending warning letters and trying to educate customers on how to spot a scam, according to a press release.

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APRIL 15, 2019

“We have alleged that Avant gave the run-around to consumers trying to repay their loans, because of systemic issues with the company’s loan servicing platform,” said Andrew Smith, director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

At an American Bar Association antitrust forum, Rosen said, “We do not view antitrust law as a panacea for every problem in the digital world. We will not ignore any harms caused by online platforms that partially or completely fall outside the antitrust laws.”.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2020

California Assembly Bill 5 ( AB5 ) — and its now famed (and feared) three-part test as to whether a worker could be classified as an independent contractor or must by law be classified as an employee — has been a magnet for controversy almost since day one. As Turner said, labor laws are still rooted in a time when the U.S.

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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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PYMNTS

MAY 19, 2020

The FTC alleged that First Data ignored repeated warnings from employees, lenders and others that Chi “Vincent” Ko, who ran an independent sales organization affiliated with the company, was laundering payments for clients that were breaking the law.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2020

California Assembly Bill 5 ( AB5 ) — and its now famed (and feared) three-part test as to whether a worker could be classified as an independent contractor or must by law be classified as an employee — has been a magnet for controversy almost since day one. As Turner said, labor laws are still rooted in a time when the U.S.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2018

Uber Technologies was handed a lawsuit from Pennsylvania Attorney General (AG) Josh Shapiro on Monday (March 5) over charges it violated the state’s data breach notification law. Uber violated Pennsylvania law by failing to put our residents on timely notice of this massive data breach,” Attorney General Shapiro said in the press release.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2019

For payments and commerce , there’s another uncertainty that hangs in the air: Will legal online sports betting keep going forward, despite a recent decision by the U.S. In May 2018, the Supreme Court struck down a 1992 law passed by Congress that made it illegal for most states to legalize sports betting within their borders.

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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). This federal law, known as Regulation F goes into effect on November 30, 2021. Legal Consequences. In total, these laws were in the works for more than five years. Harassment.

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PYMNTS

JULY 16, 2019

France’s financial regulator is set to approve a wave of cryptocurrency-related firms in the country, subjecting them to new rules that include paying taxes and complying with capital requirements and consumer protections, according to a report by Reuters. France is a precursor.

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JUNE 7, 2019

We believe it is equally important to rid the market of bad actors that engage in fraudulent transactions or violate federal laws and fashion rules that deter such conduct,” the CBA said. “As As a policy matter, we support the Bureau’s goal of ending abusive payday lending practices by nonbank lenders.

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MAY 8, 2019

calling out the small business lending industry’s issue of abusive loan terms that “have led to a flood of questionable legal actions” against borrowers. We will need to determine whether certain contract terms and business practices constitute a violation of the law.”

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PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2019

The lawsuit contends the consumers suffered due to fees Mastercard charged them. It is nearly 12 years since Mastercard was clearly told that they had broken the law by imposing excessive card transaction charges, damaging consumers over a prolonged period.”. Mastercard plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

A small business (SMB) in Massachusetts borrowing funds via marketplace lender Kabbage has sued the platform, igniting new debate in the conversation over the definition of a “true lender,” according to reports in the National Law Review on Tuesday (Oct. Usury laws regulate how much interest can be charged on a loan.

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MARCH 7, 2017

To be clear, the National Bank Act does give the OCC the legal authority to grant national bank charters to companies engaged in the business of banking,” Murray told the conference. Vullo wrote that the OCC “should not use technological advances as an excuse to attempt to usurp state laws that already regulate fintech activities.”.

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PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2019

The German Federal Union of Consumer Organizations and Associations had previously asserted that the retailer’s German website breached the country’s consumer protection laws. The federation asserted that Amazon’s automated call-back facility and an online chat service were insufficient in meeting its legal obligation.

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PYMNTS

MAY 20, 2016

Lending Club, for its part, said that it plans to cooperate with the DFS investigation, which also looks for information on underwriting and other business procedures and how these myriad practices square with consumer protection laws and laws governing fair business practices. Justice Department.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 11, 2016

By outsourcing the claims process to refund.me, companies avoid the costs of internal legal and administrative teams necessary to analyze and process complex flight data and compensation claims,” said refund.me The tool was designed after an increase in use of the site by business travelers , the firm said. “By

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Electronic Payments Coalition

MARCH 26, 2024

credit card interchange rates for at least a five-year period as part of a legal settlement with merchants. These rules will maintain core consumer protections and transparency, replacing standards that had been updated in 2012. MASTERCARD STATEMENT: PURCHASE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS At least $29.79

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Stax

JANUARY 24, 2024

Dynamic pricing is legal in most industries. However, it must comply with all relevant laws and regulations, including anti-discrimination laws and consumer protection laws. This strategy is commonly used in industries like airlines, hospitality, entertainment, and retail. Is dynamic pricing illegal?

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The latest changes proposed by the Fed come on the heels of the May 2018 passage of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, which in turn scaled back a number of financial regulations introduced a decade ago in the aftermath of the 2008 Financial Crisis. PSD2 News, Too.

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PYMNTS

MAY 18, 2016

However, after years of serving up meals at diners’ homes, Grubhub just got served something else entirely: notice of impending legal action. Moreover, some of these messages are said to have contained advertising information from other companies, which could violate the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2018

Bloomberg reported the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) contends the company’s behavior violated federal laws that protect consumers from deceptive and unfair practices. Stopping this kind of conduct will help consumers make informed choices about loan offers.”. a share, off 32 percent so far this year.

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