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Why The CFPB Thinks Arbitration Is Bad
Why The CFPB Thinks Arbitration Is Bad
December 29, 2015  |  News

There are few issues in the world that are quietly controversial, as muteness is not, generally speaking, a feature of conflict, particularly when the disputes...

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Target Loves mPay, CFPB Loves Money Transfers (Not), 10 Million Love PayPal One Touch
Target Loves mPay, CFPB Loves Money Transfers (Not), 10 Million Love PayPal One Touch
December 28, 2015  |  Mobile Commerce

Congratulations! If you’re reading this, you’ve survived another Christmas. The gifts have all been opened, and the only thing left to do is finish off...

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Western Union, PayPal, JPMC Make CFPB’s Complaint List
Western Union, PayPal, JPMC Make CFPB’s Complaint List
December 23, 2015  |  International

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Tuesday (Dec. 22) that it has released the latest iteration of its monthly consumer complaint exploration, listed as a snapshot. This...

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CFPB Cracks Down On Auto Lender’s Credit Scheme
CFPB Cracks Down On Auto Lender’s Credit Scheme
December 18, 2015  |  News

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said that it is “taking action” against CarHop, which is billed as one of the country’s “buy here and pay...

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CFPB Says Card Act Saved Consumers Billions
CFPB Says Card Act Saved Consumers Billions
December 03, 2015  |  Financial Inclusion

According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s latest release, American credit card owners have managed to avoid $16 billion in card fees thanks to the...

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Did The CFPB Strong-Arm Ally Bank Into A Settlement To Push Anti-Discrimination Regs?
Did The CFPB Strong-Arm Ally Bank Into A Settlement To Push Anti-Discrimination Regs?
November 25, 2015  |  Alternative Finances

So, what does a federal watchdog — say the CFPB — do when it wants to crack down on discrimination in lending but knows that the...

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CFPB Under Congressional Pressure And Increased Scrutiny
CFPB Under Congressional Pressure And Increased Scrutiny
November 19, 2015  |  News

The last 24 hours have likely been less than thrilling for the CFPB. The House of Representatives has passed a bill that would limit the...

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