Congress

Why The CFPB Gets CBA’s Stamp Of Approval
Why The CFPB Gets CBA’s Stamp Of Approval
July 11, 2016  |  CFPB

The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) is throwing its support behind the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). In a statement released on Friday (July 8), Richard Hunt,...

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For Ex-Im Bank, On-Off Again
For Ex-Im Bank, On-Off Again
June 29, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Politics and, depending on your POV, gridlock, are at the heart of a holdup in import/export deals of size. Here's how it impacts access to...

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Lawmakers Vote Against ‘Operation Choke Point’
Lawmakers Vote Against ‘Operation Choke Point’
February 08, 2016  |  Regulation

On Thursday (Feb. 4), the United States House of Representatives voted to end the Obama administration’s “Operation Choke Point.” [bctt tweet=”The United States House of...

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SBA Puts Halt On New SMB Lending
SBA Puts Halt On New SMB Lending
July 27, 2015  |  News

Businesses seeking loans under the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) flagship loan program may have to stall their plans as the program reportedly has hit its...

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FICO: Industry Needs More Data To Stop Cybercrime
FICO: Industry Needs More Data To Stop Cybercrime
March 18, 2015  |  News

As lawmakers consider measures for fighting payment data breaches, they need to consult with the people who are already in the fraud-fighting loop — and...

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Lawmakers Are Optimistic About Finally Passing A Data Breach Law
Lawmakers Are Optimistic About Finally Passing A Data Breach Law
January 28, 2015  |  News

Congressional lawmakers from both parties said they were optimistic that they can pass federal data-breach notification legislation after a hearing on Tuesday (Jam. 27), The...

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