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CFPB
The New CFPB: A Kinder, Gentler Watchdog
February 13, 2018

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), under the charge of acting director Mick Mulvaney, will rein in its activities and aim to promote what it is calling a “free market” for financial services, according to Reuters reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Gibraltar Moves Toward World’s First ICO Regulations
February 09, 2018

The world’s first ICO regulations are coming, care of Gibraltar. The rapid global proliferation of initial coin offerings has become an issue of mounting concern among regulators and central banks around the world – in particular, the growth of ICOs has fueled massive growth in the...

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Senators Want Answers From CFPB On Equifax Probe
February 09, 2018

A group of 31 Democrat and Independent U.S. senators are calling on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to provide information as to why the Bureau has halted its inquiry into the Equifax data breach that potentially exposed the personal information of 145.5 million customers....

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Rabobank Pays $368M Fine Over Illicit Funds
February 08, 2018

Rabobank, a California unit of the Dutch cooperative, agreed Wednesday (Feb. 7) to turn over $368 million for processing funds that were tied to illicit activity, such as drug trafficking. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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CFPB Wants Public Feedback On How It’s Doing
February 08, 2018

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is putting out a call for public feedback on the agency’s performance. 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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Silicon Valley Startup CEO Charged With Wire Fraud
February 07, 2018

The founder and CEO of a failed startup has pleaded guilty for defrauding former employees. 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,...

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OCC Chief Praises Mulvaney On Halting Payday Rule
February 07, 2018

After a 45-minute meeting on Tuesday (Feb. 6), Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting had nothing but praise for acting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Mick Mulvaney. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Bank Regulation
Treasury Sec. Says Pot Companies Should Be Banked  
February 07, 2018

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin appeared to support pot companies storing their money in banks, testifying that the Treasury doesn’t want the marijuana business to remain a cash-based one. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Mnuchin Presses CFPB For Answers On Equifax Hack
February 07, 2018

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he has questions for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on its decision to pull back on the probe into last year’s Equifax hack that affected 143 million Americans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...