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CFPB
CFPB Aims to Ban Student Loan Pro From Offering Financial Products
December 04, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken action to permanently ban Student Loan Pro and its owner, Judith Noh, from offering or providing consumer financial products, alleging that they violated federal law by requesting and receiving advance fees for debt-relief services. Get the Full...

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FTC Sends Refunds in Case Alleging False Promises of ‘Fast Shipping’
December 04, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending refunds to consumers it says were affected by a case in which marketer SuperGoodDeals.com allegedly promised “next-day shipping” of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the pandemic but often did not ship the merchandise for weeks. Get the Full...

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FTC Alleges Data Brokers Sold Sensitive Location Data
December 03, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced actions taken against data brokers, alleging that the companies sold sensitive location data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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FDIC Pushes for Transparency in Bank-FinTech Partnerships
December 03, 2024

As banks link with FinTechs, as new financial services are forged, with consumer-facing apps and digital channels in the mix, there’s still a need for robust record-keeping and reconciliation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

AML
New Year, New AML and Compliance Approach for Financial Institutions
December 03, 2024

It’s almost 2025, but many businesses are still facing the same old anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) concerns, among other compliance requirements. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

CFPB
New CFPB Proposed Rule Would Restrict Data Brokers’ Reach
December 03, 2024

As the year draws to a close, the end of 2024 has been marked by a flurry of rule-making by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Legal & Regulation
Judge Denies American Express Motion to Dismiss Federal Antitrust Lawsuit
December 03, 2024

A federal judge denied American Express’ motions to compel arbitration and to dismiss a federal antitrust lawsuit brought by 5-Star General Store on behalf of more than 5,000 merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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FTC Orders GOAT to Pay $2 Million, Alleging Shipping Violations
December 02, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered online sneaker and apparel retailer GOAT to pay over $2 million to consumers, alleging that the company violated the agency’s rules around shipping practices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Bank Regulation
Suit Against Synapse Partner Banks Spotlights Risks of Commingled Funds
December 02, 2024

The eventual resolution of the key question in the wake of the Synapse bankruptcy — namely, where the money went — will take time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...