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FCA Rolls Out Rules To Help Consumers Make Better Financial Services Decisions
August 16, 2018

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced on Thursday (Aug. 16) that consumers and small businesses will have better information about the services offered by account providers so they can make better decisions about which services are right for...

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SEC: Financial Advisor Ameriprise To Pay $4.5M Fine
August 16, 2018

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced, according to Reuters, that it has charged Ameriprise Financial, a registered investment advisor and broker-dealer, $4.5 million due to the company’s failure to safeguard retail investor assets from theft by its representatives. According to the SEC’s order, five...

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Framing The FinTech Build Vs. Buy Debate
August 14, 2018

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FinCEN Eyes Cryptocurrency Amid 1,500 Monthly Complaints
August 13, 2018

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CFPB Settles With Payday Lender Over Scam Fees
August 13, 2018

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Friday (August 10) that it entered into a settlement agreement with Richard Moseley, Sr., Richard Moseley, Jr., and 20 interrelated corporate entities controlled by the two regarding payday loans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Bank CEO Accused Of Accelerating Manafort Loan Approvals
August 13, 2018

Federal Savings Bank‘s chief executive Steve Calk is being accused of helping Paul Manafort, the former Trump campaign chairman, secure loans in exchange for a post in the Trump administration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Tesla, Elon Musk Sued Over Go-Private Tweets
August 13, 2018

Tesla and its chief executive Elon Musk have been hit with two lawsuits by investors who are accusing Musk and his company of fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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CFPB Relaxes Supervision Of Military Lenders
August 13, 2018

In a move that has surprised military families, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is planning to suspend routine examinations of lenders for violations of the Military Lending Act, which was designed to protect military service members and their families from financial fraud, predatory loans...

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Manafort Case Delayed As Prosecution Set to Call Final Witnesses
August 10, 2018

The judge in the federal tax fraud case against former Trump Campaign Chairman Paul Manafort called for a break in the case, as prosecutors sought to clarify comments made by the judge, according to a new report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...