Legal & Regulation

AML
Regulators’ Actions vs Green Dot and Other Banks Highlight Scrutiny Over AML Practices
July 22, 2024

Enforcement actions and fines from regulators — the Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and others — highlight the growing scrutiny on anti-money laundering (AML) efforts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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International Financial Stability Board Chair: Non-Bank Vulnerabilities Threaten Financial System
July 22, 2024

A top global financial watchdog says the “shadow banking” sector needs more regulation. 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....

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Federal Reserve Fines Green Dot $44 Million, Alleging Unfair Practices
July 19, 2024

The Federal Reserve Board said Friday (July 19) that it fined Green Dot $44 million for unfair and deceptive practices and a deficient consumer compliance risk management program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Bank Regulation
Open Banking Faces Challenges as Banks Urge Delay in New Data Rules
July 19, 2024

Open banking, as it emerges more fully in the United States, promises to bring personalized services and products to customers, expanding financial access. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

CFPB
CFPB Targets Tipping Model Used by Serena Williams-Backed SoLo Funds
July 19, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is intensifying its scrutiny of SoLo Funds, a lending startup backed by tennis star Serena Williams. The CFPB has introduced a proposed rule that would restrict the way SoLo charges its customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Legal & Regulation
UK’s FCA: Financial Firms Must Improve Treatment of Politicians
July 18, 2024

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is looking to change its guidance to ensure that financial firms do not treat politicians and public servants unfairly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

CFPB
CFPB Says Earned Wage Access Programs Are Consumer Loans
July 18, 2024

Regulators are painting several types of lending products with a broad brush, bringing an ever-widening swath of lenders under federal purview. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Bank Regulation
OCC Comptroller Hsu: Political Polarization Poses Long-Term Risk to Banking
July 17, 2024

Political polarization presents a long-term risk to banking, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu said Wednesday (July 17). 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...

CFPB
Banking Sector Seeks More Time on CFPB Open Banking Rule
July 17, 2024

The banking industry wants more time to comply with a new rule governing consumer financial data. 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...