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CFPB Says Card Act Saved Consumers Billions

CFPB Says Card Act Saved Consumers Billions
CFPB Says Card Act Saved Consumers Billions
December 03, 2015  |  Financial Inclusion

According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s latest release, American credit card owners have managed to avoid $16 billion in card fees thanks to the...

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Did The CFPB Strong-Arm Ally Bank Into A Settlement To Push Anti-Discrimination Regs?
Did The CFPB Strong-Arm Ally Bank Into A Settlement To Push Anti-Discrimination Regs?
November 25, 2015  |  Alternative Credit

So, what does a federal watchdog — say the CFPB — do when it wants to crack down on discrimination in lending but knows that the...

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CFPB Under Congressional Pressure And Increased Scrutiny
CFPB Under Congressional Pressure And Increased Scrutiny
November 19, 2015  |  Legal & Regulation

The last 24 hours have likely been less than thrilling for the CFPB. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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CFPB Cracks Down On Another Online Lender
CFPB Cracks Down On Another Online Lender
November 19, 2015  |  News

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has taken action against Integrity Advance, an online lender, and James R. Carnes, the chief executive officer of the firm....

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CFPB Targets TCF And Overdraft Practices
CFPB Targets TCF And Overdraft Practices
November 06, 2015  |  News

American Banker reported Thursday (Nov. 5) that TCF Financial may be in the crosshairs of legal action via the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, centered on...

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CFPB’s New Congressional Drama
CFPB’s New Congressional Drama
November 03, 2015  |  Alternative Credit

The CFPB found itself in the middle of another brouhaha last week, this time over allegations by a government watchdog group that congressmen who’ve tried...

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