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Fintech Review: A Guide

Fintech Review

Consumer trust in banks plummeted. Companies like PayPal, TransferWise (now Wise), and Revolut became pioneers in this new wave. Policymakers face the challenge of encouraging innovation while safeguarding consumers and preserving financial stability. Consumer protection is a top priority.

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Fintechs blast JPMorgan over data fees

Payments Dive

The Bank Policy Institute, which counts JPMorgan as a member, sued the bureau last year, arguing that the CFPB had exceeded its statutory authority in crafting the open banking rule, which stems from Section 1033 of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

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HUD studies BNPL housing risks

Payments Dive

The department’s evaluation of BNPL lending comes as another executive branch agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has retreated from a rule interpretation under which it had planned to afford BNPL users many of the same consumer protections required for credit cards.

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Themis and Sei Leverage AI to Enhance Marketing Compliance for Banks

Finovate

“Together, we aim to improve consumer protection and help companies navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment.” ” Backed by Y Combinator and PayPal, Sei offers AI agents that work with risk and compliance teams to boost their efficiency, impact, and ability to scale.

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Poland fines PayPal with USD 27.3 mln

The Paypers

Poland's antitrust and consumer protection authority, UOKiK , has fined PayPal Europe USD 27.3 million for inadequately detailing activities subject to penalties in its contractual clauses.

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PSR and FCA Launch Joint Call for Information on Big Tech and Digital Wallets

Fintech Finance

With Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal being three of the most widely used digital wallets in the UK today, digital wallets have become an increasingly important touchpoint between Big Tech firms and UK consumers.

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As Apple Enters Open Banking a Dangerous Paradox Comes to Light

The Fintech Times

If I preferred to use PayPal when purchasing a new laptop, the bank couldn’t stop me from linking my card to my PayPal account. If you are an iPhone user, no chance to pay for your groceries via your PayPal or Venmo app. Google has not yet done so, but Apple has.

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