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CFPB
A Tale Of Two CFPB Directors
November 28, 2017

Wherever you might come down on the current controversy over who’s really in charge at the CFPB, you have to admit it’s driven no shortage of headlines. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Uber Gets Sued Over Hack As SoftBank Weighs Price
November 27, 2017

More bad news for Uber: After revealing that it paid hackers $100,000 to keep quiet about stealing the personal information of 57 million customers and drivers, the company is now facing at least three potential class-action lawsuits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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FTC Weighs Probe Into TripAdvisor’s Deleted Reviews
November 24, 2017

TripAdvisor could be in hot water with federal regulators over its decision to delete negative reviews on its site, according to news in USA Today on Wednesday (Nov. 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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CFPB Arbitration Rule Officially Dead
November 23, 2017

Null and void. 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 marketing communications...

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Cordray Tells Bank CEOs To Give More Control To Consumers
November 22, 2017

Although he is due to resign next week, Richard Cordray, the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, still wants his opinion to be heard. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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China Urges Local Governments To Halt New Internet Microlender Approvals
November 22, 2017

China is regulating micro loans on the internet, with a high-level Chinese government agency issuing a notice urging provincial governments to halt approval of new web-based online lenders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Conduent, Formerly Xerox Business Services, Fined By The CFPB
November 21, 2017

The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau has announced a fine against Xerox Business Services, currently known as Conduent Business Services.  The $1.1 million fine was assessed for software efforts that led to incorrect and damaging consumer information being fed to the credit reporting agencies for over...

Bank Regulation
Interim OCC Chief Wants More Individual Discretion For Bank Examiners
November 21, 2017

While a top U.S. bank regulator has been working to ensure that examiners go easier on the institutions they inspect, he pointed out that those changes will not happen overnight. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Germany Says Smartwatches Spy On Children, Bans Them
November 20, 2017

Smartwatches used by children are being banned in Germany by the Federal Network Agency, which cites concerns about spying. 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...