Bank Regulation

Bank Regulation
Wells Fargo Finds 1.4M Fake Accounts Bringing Total To 3.5M
September 01, 2017

Wells Fargo revealed Thursday (Aug. 31) that the fake account scandal that has plagued the company  affected 67 percent more customers than previously reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Fed Chair Says Financial Reform Hasn’t Hurt Economy
August 28, 2017

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen defended financial reforms that were put in place after the Great Recession, arguing they have strengthened the financial system and haven’t hurt economic growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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CFPB Could Scale Back Payday Lending Rule To Get It Done
August 28, 2017

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is gearing up to scale back its rule on payday lending, giving the industry a  potential break from oversight. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Push Back On Regulatory Rollback?
August 21, 2017

The regulatory rollback may be rolled back. 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 this form, you agree...

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Wells Fargo Accused Of Closing Accounts Customers Needed
August 21, 2017

Wells Fargo, the embattled national bank, disclosed in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a government regulatory agency, is investigating if it closed accounts of customers that needed them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Trump Outside Advisor Wants CFPB’s Cordray Fired
July 31, 2017

An outside advisor to President Donald J. Trump, Corey Lewandowski, said Sunday (July 30) that Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Richard Cordray should be fired. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Varo Money Applies For Charter To Become A Mobile-Only Regulated Bank
July 25, 2017

Varo Money, the digital banking fintech that has investment backing from Warburg Pincus, filed for a national banking charter and deposit insurance, putting the Trump administration’s policy to extend bank charters to fintechs to the test. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Will Big Banks Get a Bottom Line Boost on Deregulation?
July 24, 2017

Banks’ bottom lines may get a boost from deregulation from Capitol Hill. 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...

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NACHA Talks Faster Payments, CLEARR Act And APIs At Capitol Hill Day
July 03, 2017

Earlier this month, NACHA–The Electronic Payments Association sent its Government Relations Advisory Group on its annual pilgrimage to Capitol Hill. The purpose of Capitol Hill Day is to provide updates and continued education to Congressional representatives and staff regarding the ACH Network, payments, and the...