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CFPB’s 2020: Drawing A Bead On Abusive Practices — And States’ Activities

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In essence, the change means that the agency is limiting how it can pursue such practices, which fall under a standard known as “Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices” (UDAAP). Only a few weeks in, and the flurry of activity might already reshape the way financial services are regulated, and by whom. Digital Taxes, Abroad.

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CFPB Action Against Equifax Imminent

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The CFPB and legal experts said the regulator could pursue Equifax under an aspect of the Dodd-Frank Act that bans unfair, deceptive and abusive acts and practices (UDAAP).

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Equifax CEO To Explain Leak To Congress

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And New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that he wants credit reporting firms to comply with the state’s new cybersecurity regulations, as well as require agencies to report their officers or directors who are responsible for compliance with laws and regulations involving financial services, banking and insurance each year.

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CFPB can do better by fintechs than a 'policy tool'

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It should offer some form of guidance to spur innovation, a former official with the bureau says.

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