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Proposed Congressional Resolutions Aim to Overturn CFPB’s Overdraft Rule
February 13, 2025

Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions introduced Thursday (Feb. 13) in the U.S. House and Senate would overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) final rule capping overdraft fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Court Battle Could Reshape Consumer Financial Data Landscape
February 12, 2025

The fight over the CFPB’s status and, in particular, the future of Open Banking Rule 1033 is on. A Washington, D.C.-based trade group, the Financial Technology Association (FTA), is seeking to intervene in a lawsuit challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) final rule on personal...

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Banking Sector Vet Rodney Hood Named Acting OCC Head
February 09, 2025

One of America’s main financial regulators has a new acting director. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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Capitol Hill Hearing Pushes for ‘Rational’ Community Banking Regulation
February 05, 2025

Beware the dangers of regulatory “overreach” and a one-size-fits-all approach to community banking oversight, several industry participants testified at a Capitol Hill hearing Wednesday (Feb. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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FDIC Rates 3 of 60 Banks ‘Outstanding’ in CRA Compliance
February 04, 2025

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) rated three banks “outstanding” in its latest monthly list of banks examined for Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) compliance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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CFPB Terminates 2022 Consent Order Against Wells Fargo
January 28, 2025

Wells Fargo has announced the termination of its 2022 consent order with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) related to automobile lending, consumer deposit accounts and mortgage lending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Report: FDIC and OCC Rescind Job Offers Amid Hiring Freeze
January 28, 2025

Two banking regulators — the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency — are reportedly complying with a federal government-wide hiring freeze announced by President Donald Trump in an executive order last week. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Proposed Bank Charter Processes and Bureaucracy Draw Criticism
January 27, 2025

FinTechs are being effectively shut out of the process through which they can become players and introduce innovation within the traditional banking system — and regulatory headwinds are to blame. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Financial Services Lawyers Call for Simpler Path to Bank Charters
January 27, 2025

A faster, simpler path to obtaining bank charters would foster innovative financial services, keep this activity within the regulatory perimeter and enhance competition, Klaros Group Partner Michele Alt and seven banking and financial services lawyers said in an open letter published Monday (Jan. 27). Get...