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Senator Warren Wants More Banks Serving Legal Pot Businesses
January 03, 2017

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is part of an effort to ensure legal marijuana businesses have access to banking services. 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...

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The CFPB’s Uncertain 2017
January 03, 2017

If asked in September about what kind of year 2017 was going to be, CFPB officials most likely would have spoken mostly about their ongoing plans to make the world a better place for consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Pickup In Year-End Buyouts, Refinancing Lifts Syndicated Lending Volume
December 30, 2016

U.S. syndicated lending volume is ending 2016 at the same pace as 2015 thanks to a pickup of corporate buyouts and refinancing during the fourth quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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NYCUA Supports NY’s Ban On Credit Card Surcharges
December 30, 2016

The ban on credit card surcharges in New York got support from the New York Credit Union Association (NYCUA), which filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the move. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Wells Fargo’s Reputation Rebuilding Strategy
December 28, 2016

Despite it being an uphill battle, Wells Fargo is continuing its attempt to win back customers and improve its reputation. Now, the strategy is to work with customers to make it right, on a one-on-one basis. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Debt Collection Practices No. 1 Consumer Complaint In November
December 28, 2016

When it comes to complaints lodged with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau about debt collection, the government agency said attempts to collect debt on money that is not owed were the number one complaint. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Republicans Looking At Ways To Get Cordray Ousted From CFPB
December 28, 2016

Richard Cordray, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau head, is in the crosshairs of Republican critics who are reportedly looking into any past behavior that could get him ousted from the government agency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Could The GOP’s Eagerness To Derail The CFPB Backfire?
December 27, 2016

Though Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers have it out for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, actually giving the regulator the ax may be much more daunting than expected. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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CFPB To Push Through Arbitration Rule
December 27, 2016

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will likely finalize rules that prohibit financial institutions from implementing arbitration clauses that stop consumers from filing class-action lawsuits before president-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...