Congress

Lawmakers Oppose CFPB’s Proposed Rule on Supervising Nonbank Financial Firms
Lawmakers Oppose CFPB’s Proposed Rule on Supervising Nonbank Financial Firms
January 30, 2024  |  CFPB

Three members of Congress have urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to reopen and extend the public comment period on its proposed rule that would allow it to...

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US Lawmakers Debate $70 Billion in Tax Breaks for Businesses, Families
US Lawmakers Debate $70 Billion in Tax Breaks for Businesses, Families
January 15, 2024  |  Economy

U.S. lawmakers are engaged in discussions over a potential deal that could provide $70 billion worth of tax breaks for businesses and families.  The proposal,...

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Congressional Working Group to Study AI’s Impact on Financial Services 
Congressional Working Group to Study AI’s Impact on Financial Services 
January 11, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

A bipartisan congressional working group will explore the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the financial services and housing industries.  The formation of the Working...

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5 Things to Watch in Courts and on Capitol Hill that Will Impact Payments in 2024 
5 Things to Watch in Courts and on Capitol Hill that Will Impact Payments in...
December 20, 2023  |  Regulation

December’s on the way out. Congress is quiet, on recess until the beginning of next year. The Supreme Court’s not hearing arguments at the moment....

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JPMorgan’s Dimon Tells Senate He Would Shut Down Crypto Industry
JPMorgan’s Dimon Tells Senate He Would Shut Down Crypto Industry
December 06, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co., has again expressed his strong opposition to the cryptocurrency industry.  During a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Wednesday (Dec. 6),...

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As Rep. McHenry Retires, Payments Regulation and Innovation May See Turbulence
As Rep. McHenry Retires, Payments Regulation and Innovation May See Turbulence
December 06, 2023  |  Politics

The question must be asked as Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., takes his leave of Congress: What happens to financial services regulation, and by extension, payments...

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Senate Grapples With AI’s Existential Threats Amid Industry’s Dueling Narratives
Senate Grapples With AI’s Existential Threats Amid Industry’s Dueling Narratives
December 06, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

There’s a simple binary that many in advertising use to promote brands: fear vs. hope. Home security systems and health insurance providers, for example, are...

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On Capitol Hill, Regulators Say AI Illustrates Financial Innovation’s Rewards and Risks
On Capitol Hill, Regulators Say AI Illustrates Financial Innovation’s Rewards and Risks
December 05, 2023  |  Innovation

A half dozen regulators convened on Capitol Hill Tuesday (Dec. 5), pointing to the benefits of collaboration between government, the private sector and the public...

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Bank Execs Expected to Push Back Against Capital Hikes
Bank Execs Expected to Push Back Against Capital Hikes
December 04, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

Bank CEOs are set to appear before the Senate Banking Committee to protest new regulations and capital hikes, arguing that these measures will harm the...

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