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CFPB
CFPB Delays Prepaid Card Rule Implementation For A Year
January 25, 2018

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has extended the effective date on its 2016 prepaid card rule, among other modifications announced today (Jan. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Bank Regulation
RegTech’s Effort To Ease The Cost Of Compliance
January 25, 2018

More than half of companies surveyed by SWIFT and Dow Jones Risk & Compliance last year said they plan to invest in RegTech in the coming years, and most agree that technology has enabled a greater ability to remain compliant with key regulations surrounding anti-money...

Bank Regulation
UK Banks Drag Feet On FinTech Data Sharing
January 24, 2018

The U.K.’s new Open Banking rules, which enable FinTechs to branch into the mainstream banking industry, are being held up as big banks delay making the changes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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CFPB Drops Investigation Into Lender That Donated To Mulvaney
January 24, 2018

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has dropped its investigation into World Acceptance Corp., which had been accused of taking advantage of low-income borrowers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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FDIC Head Nominee Would Speed Up Issuing ILC Licenses
January 24, 2018

Jelena McWilliams, nominated by President Donald Trump to head the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), said Tuesday (Jan. 23) that she would investigate the “hold-up” regarding the issuance of lending licenses if granted the position. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

CFPB
CFPB Appeal To Unseat Mulvaney Gets Expedited
January 24, 2018

It looks like the fight over who will lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is coming to an end, as a federal appeals court agreed to expedite the appeal seeking to unseat acting Director Mick Mulvaney. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

CFPB
Acting Director Mulvaney Calls For A More Humble CFPB
January 24, 2018

Mick Mulvaney — the White House’s head of the Office of Budget and Management and the interim director of the CFPB (barring a court ruling that changes that) — has a new mission for the government agency that he is temporarily in charge of. Get...

Legal & Regulation
Across The Crypto Legal Bow, Lawsuits
January 22, 2018

And now begin the lawsuits. 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 to receive...

Legal & Regulation
SEC Goes After Leader Of $1.2B Ponzi Scheme
January 22, 2018

An independent management team has resigned from the Woodbridge Group of Companies after the SEC accused the firm of being a Ponzi scheme. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...