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FTC inquiry casts fresh attention on U.S. debit routing issues

Payments Source

The specific impetus for the Federal Trade Commission's inquiry into Visa and Mastercard's debit transaction routing processes is not entirely clear, but it likely stems from the effect that advanced payments technology has had on Durbin amendment compliance.

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An Overview of Payment Regulation In The USA

Clearly Payments

Department of the Treasury, the OCC supervises and regulates national banks and federal savings associations. It oversees compliance with federal banking laws, including those governing payments. It establishes maximum hold periods for check deposits and outlines requirements for expedited availability of certain types of checks.