Ex-Treasury Secretary Barr Isn’t Looking to Lead CFPB
March 20, 2011

There has been much speculation about who the director of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will be, but Bloomberg reports Michael S. Barr wants to have his name taken out of consideration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Federal Reserve Issues Clarifications Regarding Open-End Credit Card Plans
March 20, 2011

The Federal Reserve Board on Friday approved a rule amending Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) to clarify aspects of prior Board rules implementing the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (Credit Card Act). This rule is intended to enhance protections for consumers...

Month of March Ends with APSI Conference Focus on Mobile
March 20, 2011

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MedDraft Launches Payment Website
March 18, 2011

MedDraft Debt Prevention ServicesTM, a payment solutions company, has launched its new web portal—Medicalbillpaid.com™—which enables providers to accept payment from patients online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

drugstore.com Offers Tips for Developing a ‘Healthy’ Mobile Retail Strategy
March 18, 2011

As consumers embrace new technologies, especially smartphones, they will likely flock to those retailers who can customize the shopping experience. drugstore.com, a top online health retailer, understands this concept and recently launched four mCommerce sites to give their shoppers the greater flexibility and convenience they...

Banks Institute New ATM Fees in Response to Durbin
March 18, 2011

Chase has begun testing a $5 ATM fee as the financial institution and many others continue to explore means to recoup revenue expected to be lost if the Fed’s debit interchange caps are implemented this July. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Reps. Welch and Shuster on Swipe Fee Reforms: “Make No mistake, Delay Means Derail”
March 18, 2011

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U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Like NAACP, Opposes Debit Fee Caps
March 17, 2011

Last week, NAACP Washington bureau director Hilary Shelton in a letter to House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) expressed concern that the Fed’s proposed debit interchange fee caps would hurt low-income households and minority consumers. (Read more) Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Consumers Look to Credit Cards for Time, Not Money
March 17, 2011

Theodore Iacobuzio (Vice President, Global Insights at MasterCard) | March 15, 2011 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...