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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.

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An Overview of Payment Regulation In The USA

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Moreover, by establishing rules for payment networks and financial institutions, regulation mitigates systemic risks and fosters fair competition, thereby enhancing market efficiency. They establish rules, standards, and fees for participating financial institutions and merchants.