American Bankers Association

ABA Urges Fed to Withdraw Proposed Debit Interchange Fee Cap
ABA Urges Fed to Withdraw Proposed Debit Interchange Fee Cap
December 16, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

The American Bankers Association (ABA) said the proposed amendments to Regulation II that would cap debit card interchange fees are “fundamentally flawed and should not...

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Trade Associations Sue to Block CFPB Overdraft Rule
Trade Associations Sue to Block CFPB Overdraft Rule
December 12, 2024  |  CFPB

Four trade associations and three banks are pursuing legal action against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) final rule on overdraft services, which was released...

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CFPB Loses Bid to Reinstate Cap on Credit Card Late Fees
CFPB Loses Bid to Reinstate Cap on Credit Card Late Fees
December 08, 2024  |  CFPB

A federal judge has upheld an order blocking a cap on credit card late fees. U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman in Fort Worth declined last...

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Donald Trump Proposes Temporary 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates
Donald Trump Proposes Temporary 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates
September 20, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Donald Trump wants to put a temporary cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, according to a Wednesday post on X by the official...

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Judge in CFPB Credit Card Lawsuit Avoids Recusal
Judge in CFPB Credit Card Lawsuit Avoids Recusal
April 18, 2024  |  Legal

A judge in the banking industry/CFPB legal battle can remain on the case. That’s according to a ruling — made public Thursday (April 18) by Reuters —...

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Digital Payments Turn the Tables on Check Scams
Digital Payments Turn the Tables on Check Scams
April 17, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

Despite the prevalence of digital alternatives, checks continue to be a preferred payment method for many organizations. PYMNTS Intelligence research underscores this trend, revealing that...

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Banks Advocate Digital Payments as Defense Against Check Fraud
Banks Advocate Digital Payments as Defense Against Check Fraud
March 21, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Despite the growing adoption of digital payment solutions worldwide, financial institutions (FIs) continue to process billions of checks each year, setting the stage for a...

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Debate Over Debit Interchange Caps Set to Heat Up as Commentary Deadline Is Pushed Out
Debate Over Debit Interchange Caps Set to Heat Up as Commentary Deadline Is Pushed Out
January 24, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

The debate over debit card interchange fees — and the cap on those fees — looks set to rage for at least a few more...

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Smaller Banks Warn of ‘Significant Impact’ From CFPB’s Proposed Overdraft Fee Regulation
Smaller Banks Warn of ‘Significant Impact’ From CFPB’s Proposed Overdraft Fee Regulation
January 04, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

The calendar has barely turned to a new year — and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has already had a fair share of criticism....

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