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

Fintech Finance

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

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

The Fintech Times

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

Finovate

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. For those unfamiliar with the matter, summarize the CFPB’s recent ruling on BNPL. What impact will the new ruling have on end consumers?

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

Fintech Finance

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

The Fintech Times

The American Fintech Council welcomed the recommendations by the CFPB but requested additional time and clarity to ensure that all BNPL providers, if necessary, can adjust their programmes to ensure they comply with new rules – to ensure consistent consumer product experiences.

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

NFCW

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.