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Tradition and Technology: Bhutan’s Journey into Fintech and Financial Inclusion

The Fintech Times

Financial services, digital and fintech An account from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) illustrates the state of Bhutan’s financial services sector around 2010. Thimphu, the capital city of approximately 114,000 people, remains one of the few capitals globally without traffic lights, and nearly all businesses are locally owned and operated.

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When Will The US Open Banking Rule Come Into Force? 

Open Banking Excellence

Last October, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published proposals for a new regulatory framework governing “Personal Financial Data Rights” – which requires banks to provide qualified third parties access to consumer financial data.

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Fifth Third Bank Sued By CFPB Over Fake Accounts

PYMNTS

The consumer agency further alleges that, despite knowing since at least 2008 that employees were opening unauthorized consumer-financial accounts, Fifth Third took insufficient steps to detect and stop the conduct and to identify and remediate harmed consumers.

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Are Debit Card Surcharges Legal? What Businesses Need to Know

Stax

On a federal level, the Durbin Amendment , part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was introduced in 2010 and limits transaction fees. No, surcharging for debit card transactions is prohibited under the Durbin Amendment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

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Credit Card Surcharges Hurt Your Business—Do This Instead

Synapse Payment Systems

If you’re concerned about the laws in your state and if this is truly a legal way to get around credit card surcharges , know that this is protected under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, as long as you hold the same minimum for every type of credit card.

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The Search for Payment Page Perfection

Segpay

acquirers, they are now rejecting opt-out cross sales or negative options on payment pages due to regulatory concerns, primarily driven by consumer protection legislation, pressure from the card brands to lower dispute rates, and the threat of legal action. .” In talking with our U.S.

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Seeks Advice On Financial Data Access

PYMNTS

The nation’s consumer protection agency is seeking input on rule changes to third-party access to individual financial records. Congress created the legislation in 2010 that created the CFPB. Its mission is to help ensure consumers have access to and the ability to leverage the data in their records.