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Bankers Group Supports Stronger CFPB Structure Control
June 15, 2016

The Consumer Bankers Association said on Tuesday (June 14) that it stood in agreement with reforms unveiled by House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) aimed at financial products and services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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How AT&T Got Sued By Citigroup For Saying ‘Thank You’
June 13, 2016

We all learned as children that we ought to mind our manners, but as AT&T learned this week, being polite can have some high costs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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The CFPB Is Spending Big On Some Improved PR
June 13, 2016

While one might think an organization with the words “consumer protection” in the name would not have much of a PR mountain to climb, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has always been unique. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Why One Startup Is Desperately Seeking Regulation
June 10, 2016

As a general rule, most startups aren’t too happy when the regulator comes around, and it is rarely indicative of good news. Uber had many wonderful years of asking for forgiveness instead of permission and managed to build a worldwide ridesharing empire on the strength...

Uber Convicted In France
June 10, 2016

Uber just made some more enemies in Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...

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Bankers’ Group Supports Bill To Reform CFPB
June 10, 2016

The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA), a retail banking trade association, announced its support of the House Appropriations Committee’s fiscal year 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill being passed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Uber Faces Fraud Accusations In Anti-Trust Case
June 08, 2016

The judge in Uber‘s New York anti-trust case has ordered the release of documents to determine if the private investigators hired by the ride-hailing service gathered information about its competitors in a fraudulent manner. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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CFPB Sues Payment Processor
June 07, 2016

After mounting complaints from both banks and consumers about unauthorized withdrawals and other illicit activities, the accused payment processor is being taken to court. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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The DOJ Sees Abuse Risks In Online Lending
June 07, 2016

The Department of Justice is taking a more interested look into the world of online financial services — lending in particular — as an area ripe for potential abuse as technology is replacing old school safeguarding systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...