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Banks Urge Fed to Withdraw Rule Lowering Cap on Debit Interchange Fees
May 10, 2024

Beyond the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s new rule that would cap credit card late fees, banks are girding for the impact of the Federal Reserve’s updated Reg II proposal, which would cap debit interchange fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Porch Group Sues China Construction Bank, Alleging Reinsurance Fraud
May 10, 2024

Porch Group, a U.S. homeowners insurance and home inspection software company, reportedly sued China Construction Bank (CCB), alleging reinsurance fraud. 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...

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CFPB’s Credit Card Late Fee Rule Could Create Buy Now, Pay Later Windfall
May 09, 2024

The laws of physics dictate that for every action, there is a reaction. 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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CFPB Says It Is Monitoring Credit Card Rewards Programs
May 09, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Thursday (May 9) that it will be monitoring credit card rewards programs and taking action as appropriate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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UK’s FCA Defends Proposal to Disclose Companies Under Investigation
May 08, 2024

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the United Kingdom’s financial watchdog, has reportedly faced a backlash from the industry regarding its proposal to publicly disclose companies under investigation.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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TikTok and ByteDance File Suit Challenging Constitutionality of Ban
May 07, 2024

TikTok and its parent company ByteDance filed a lawsuit Tuesday (May 7) asking the court to review the constitutionality of a law that requires ByteDance to sell TikTok’s U.S. business or have it shut down. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Chime Financial and CFPB Reach Settlement on Delayed Balance Refunds
May 07, 2024

Chime Financial will pay at least $1.3 million in redress to consumers and $3.25 million in penalties as part of a settlement with 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...

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Cryptocurrency Super PACs Among Top Fundraisers for 2024 Elections
May 06, 2024

Cryptocurrency sector-backed super political action committees (PACs) have become one of the top three fundraisers in the 2024 election season.  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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CFPB Alleges Organizations Ignored Student Loan Borrowers’ Payment Relief Requests
May 06, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a complaint against the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts and Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), alleging that they ignored student loan borrowers seeking payment relief. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...