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CFPB: Older Consumers Log Most Payments Complaints
June 01, 2017

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released its monthly complaint report Wednesday (May 31) that showed older consumers frequently report servicing problems with reverse mortgages, difficulties recovering money after financial scams, confusion around deferred interest credit cards and frustration when experiencing charges for unauthorized add-on products. Get...

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The CFPB’s Fact Finding Into SMB Lending (And Why Bankers Are Worried)
May 30, 2017

After seven years of offering close scrutiny to any and all aspects of consumer lending — mortgage underwriting, car loans, short-term lending, credit cards, debt collection, pre-paid cards, arbitration — as of this month, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau is broadening its horizons into small business lending...

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GOP Just Says No To Debit-Card Fee Hike
May 26, 2017

Retailers — led by Walmart — seem to have beaten back an attempt to raise swipe fees, according to Congressional aides speaking to Bloomberg.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Dems Want Details On Russian Money Laundering
May 25, 2017

Deutsche Bank received a letter from a group of Democrat senators Thursday (May 24) requesting information on two internal reviews the financial services company conducted about Russia and President Donald Trump. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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CFPB Has Its Day In Court
May 25, 2017

Constitutional after all? 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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PayPal Sues Pandora Over Logo
May 24, 2017

When developing a new business, it’s safe to say that there are a few things to consider before launching to the public. Aside from company name and intellectual property, new companies may also want to check into logos currently in use by other businesses. Get...

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CFPB Fate In The Hands Of Appeals Court
May 24, 2017

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and its director Richard Cordray’s fate lies in the hands of an appeals court that will hear oral arguments on Wednesday (May 24) in a case between the CFPB and lender and loan servicer PHH Corp. Get the Full...

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Supreme Court Pushes Back On Patent Trolls
May 23, 2017

Patent trolls may have to go back under a bridge. 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...

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CFPB Court Hearing: What To Expect
May 23, 2017

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will see a federal appeals court hear oral arguments later this week on the constitutionality of the government watchdog in the case of PHH Corp. versus CFBP. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...