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CFPB Tapped To Help Distribute COVID-19 Payments

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has made it easier for people to access stimulus CARES Act funds by removing some of the legal barriers barring banks from issuing the payments through prepaid accounts, according to a press release. CFPB Director Kathleen L. Many have been laid off as a result of that turmoil.

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Reg E in Focus: CFPB Enforcement and Compliance Tips

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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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Instant Pay Startup Clair Notches $4.5M To Help Gig Workers

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People who use Clair for direct deposit can get free advances on a percentage of their wages. Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB)n released regulations in 2017 that are now being readjusted. He added that payday lenders charging exorbitant interest — often more than 300 percent — outnumber McDonald’s.

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CFPB Fines Mastercard, UniRush $13M

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Wednesday (Feb. The CFPB went on to contend that UniRush then failed to provide customer service to many consumers who reached out for help during the service breakdown. The CFPB also fined Mastercard and UniRush $3 million.

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Seeks Advice On Financial Data Access

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The announcement by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) comes on the heels of a symposium it held in February which included experts from consumer groups, financial technology (FinTech) companies, trade groups, banks and data aggregators. Congress created the legislation in 2010 that created the CFPB.

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Instant ACH Transfers Online

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Regulators Regulatory bodies like the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) play an essential role in overseeing the instant ACH transfer process. By using direct deposits, recipients can access their funds quicker and more securely compared to traditional paper checks.

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Green Dot Sees Prepaid, Mobile Driving Top Line Growth

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9) that revenue and earnings surpassed Wall Street expectations, driven by growth in its core card business and in newer initiatives, such as direct deposit and fund reloading on those cards. Results are also being driven by Green Dot’s higher-margin cards, and especially as direct deposit activity on those cards helped lift sales.