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CFPB fines fintech Wise $2.5M

Bank Automation

The CFPB found that Wise sent false advertisements regarding ATM fees and free withdrawals, according to todays release from the bureau. By deceiving customers, Wise […] The post CFPB fines fintech Wise $2.5M clients about fees. appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Wise Fined US$2.5M by US Regulators for Misleading Customers

Fintech News

On January 30, the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) imposed a US$2 million civil penalty on Wise, alongside $450,000 in customer compensation, for inaccurately advertising its fees and failing to adequately disclose exchange rates and other charges. Wise has been ordered to pay nearly US$2.5

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CFPB takes aim at ATM, debit card fees

Payments Dive

Regulators should assume, as a default, that customers have not agreed to coverage and fees unless banks can provide signed agreements or recorded conversations, the agency said in a policy reminder.

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The Final CFPB Prepaid Card Rule Is Here (Expect Controversy)

PYMNTS

as one of their primary tools of financial management — since prepaid cards can be used in ways essentially analogous to debit cards for payments, funds storage, cash-outs at ATMs or receipt of salary. ” CFPB director Richard Cordray noted in remakes released along with the new rules this morning. ” The Expected Stuff .

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Reg E in Focus: CFPB Enforcement and Compliance Tips

Innovative Payments Association

Regulation E, also known as the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, is a federal regulation that governs electronic transfers of funds, such as ATM transactions, debit card transactions, and direct deposits. In some cases, companies have been ordered to pay restitution to affected consumers and civil penalties to the CFPB.

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CFPB To Review Fed’s 2009 Overdraft Rule

PYMNTS

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that is reviewing the Federal Reserve ‘s overdraft protection rule to find out if it “should be amended or rescinded” to minimize “any significant economic impact” to small businesses (SMBs) and credit unions.

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Santander Gets Hit With Fine Due To Overdraft Practices

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“Santander tricked consumers into signing up for an overdraft service they didn’t want and charged them fees,” said CFPB Director Richard Cordray in announcing the fine. That’s in addition to the $10 million penalty imposed by the CFPB. We will put a stop to any such unlawful practices that harm consumers.”.

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