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Widespread Consequences of Junk Fees Uncovered, With Financial Transactions Showing Most Impact on Americans

Fintech Finance

As political efforts intensify to combat junk fees across various sectors, a groundbreaking study conducted by Wise , the global technology company building the best way to move and manage money internationally, unveils a hidden landscape of fees plaguing the everyday lives of Americans.

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CFPB seeks to thwart cross-border junk fees. Now what?

Payments Dive

“Putting these regulations into practice is challenging, and the success of such regulatory measures largely hinges on enforcement,” writes a Wise executive.

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FTC sues Doxo over deceptive ads, junk fees

Payments Dive

After the federal agency’s lawsuit landed Thursday, the Seattle bill-pay provider countered the allegations on Friday.

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Bank of America fined $250M over fake accounts, junk fees

Payments Dive

Regulators say Bank of America opened credit card accounts without customers’ consent and misled consumers with respect to rewards for card applications.

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CFPB strikes at debt collector fees

Payments Dive

In the federal agency's crusade against “junk fees," debt collectors’ fees for certain payments are now in its sights.

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Thoughts on 1033 and Open Banking

Innovative Payments Association

The press release goes on to say that the proposed rule will protect consumers from “junk fees” by making” personal financial data available, at no charge to consumers or their agents, through dedicated digital interfaces that are safe, secure, and reliable.”

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CFPB Proposes Interpretive Rule to Ensure Workers Know the Costs and Fees of Paycheck Advance Products

Fintech Finance

In recent years, workers have seen big increases in wages, but junk fees and high rates on financial products not only chip away at these gains – they take advantage of workers,” said Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su. “As

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