Rohit Chopra

CFPB Says BNPL Must Provide Consumer Protections Offered by Credit Cards

CFPB Says BNPL Must Provide Consumer Protections Offered by Credit Cards
CFPB Says BNPL Must Provide Consumer Protections Offered by Credit Cards
May 22, 2024  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ruled Wednesday (May 22) that buy now, pay later (BNPL) vendors are credit card providers and must provide some...

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CFPB Targeting ‘Lack of Competition’ in Credit Reporting, Credit Scores
CFPB Targeting ‘Lack of Competition’ in Credit Reporting, Credit Scores
May 20, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is looking to improve “competition, choice and affordability” in credit reporting costs and other mortgage closing costs. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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CFPB Says It Is Monitoring Credit Card Rewards Programs
CFPB Says It Is Monitoring Credit Card Rewards Programs
May 09, 2024  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Thursday (May 9) that it will be monitoring credit card rewards programs and taking action as appropriate. Get...

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CFPB Head Says FDIC Should Review More Changes in Bank Control
CFPB Head Says FDIC Should Review More Changes in Bank Control
April 25, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) should change its rules to ensure that it reviews any “suspicious changes” in bank control, FDIC board member Rohit...

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CFPB Targets Mortgage Servicer ‘Junk Fees’
CFPB Targets Mortgage Servicer ‘Junk Fees’
April 24, 2024  |  CFPB

America’s consumer finance watchdog is targeting “junk fees” in the mortgage industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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CFPB Head Wary of Big Credit Card Mergers
CFPB Head Wary of Big Credit Card Mergers
April 24, 2024  |  Credit Cards

America’s leading consumer finance watchdog is skeptical about giant mergers between credit card companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Despite Regulatory Concerns, Many Consumers Use BNPL as a Financial Lifeline 
Despite Regulatory Concerns, Many Consumers Use BNPL as a Financial Lifeline 
March 27, 2024  |  BNPL

This week Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), updated reporters about his agency’s efforts to scrutinize credit card reward programs.  Get the Full Story...

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CFPB’s Credit Card Rewards Scrutiny Threatens a Perk Consumers Really Love
CFPB’s Credit Card Rewards Scrutiny Threatens a Perk Consumers Really Love
March 27, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Consumers like credit card rewards — that’s a truism borne out by PYMNTS Intelligence research. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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