CFPB Seeks to Strengthen Consumer Safeguards on Digital Payments
The top US consumer financial regulator is seeking to strengthen protections for customers against excessive surveillance and ...
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Trade Associations File Challenge to CFPB’s Rule on Medical Debt in Consumer Reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) finalized a rule aimed at removing an estimated $49 billion in ...
US regulator plans to toughen customer protection on crypto accounts
US cryptocurrency companies should be responsible for refunding customers’ accounts when they are hacked, bringing standards for digital wallets into line with bank accounts, the consumer banking ...
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Consumer Man: ‘Junk fees’ transparency to take effect mid-year
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a new rule requiring transparent pricing for hotel rooms, vacation rentals, and ...
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CFPB Approves Financial Data Exchange as Open Banking Standard Setter
On January 8, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) officially recognized Financial Data Exchange, Inc. (FDX) as ...
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How might the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau change under Trump's presidency?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is tasked with writing and enforcing rules for the financial industry. How might the independent federal agency change under the Trump administration?
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Maryville's Vanderbilt Mortgage Accused of Predatory Lending Practices by Consumer Protection Bureau
The CFPB is suing Vanderbilt Mortgage for alleged predatory lending and failing to verify borrowers’ ability to repay loans.
Consumer protection agency sues Walmart, Branch alleging illegal pay practices for gig drivers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has sued Walmart and work scheduling platform Branch Messenger for allegedly forcing ...