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CFPB addresses “pay-to-play” mortgage loan digital comparison-shopping platforms under RESPA

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB recently issued an advisory opinion entitled Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (Regulation X); Digital Mortgage Comparison-Shopping Platforms and Related Payments to Operators. Continue Reading

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US Antitrust Regs Probe Google’s Shopping Comparison Tool

PYMNTS

Richard Stables, the CEO of London-based online shopping comparison site Kelkoo Group , said he spent time with DOJ officials to talk about how Alphabet — Google’s parent company — allegedly damages his business. We have always worked constructively with regulators, and we will continue to do so.”. Google’s appeal against a $2.64

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How Process Mining Accelerates Efficiency for Highly Regulated, Customer-obsessed Industries

Perficient

In the dynamic environment of highly regulated industries like healthcare and financial services, leaders often balance competing goals to delight customers while cutting costs. This comparison enables your teams to assess process effectiveness and identify deviations that require attention due to inefficiencies and/or non-compliance.

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European Union Regulators Eye Antitrust Rules For eCommerce

PYMNTS

With the boom of eCommerce both before and during the pandemic, European Union regulators are taking another look at antitrust rules regarding internet sales and distribution platforms. The European Commission, the EU’s arm for antitrust regulations, said in a press release that it will examine vertical block exemption regulations (VBER).

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Google CEO Pushes Back Against Regulation Talk

PYMNTS

Google CEO Sundar Pichai pushed back against talk of regulating tech companies, saying that the move could have unintended consequences, according to a report by CNBC. “I I worry that if you regulate for the sake of regulating it, it has a lot of unintended consequences,” Pichai said.

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How does remuneration regulation affect bankers’ pay?

BankUnderground

Following the Global Financial Crisis of 2007–08, some regulators introduced rules on bankers’ bonuses with an aim to mitigate incentives to take excessive risks, and in turn promote financial stability. Following the crisis, regulators introduced remuneration requirements aiming to remedy this. Ieva Sakalauskaite and Qun Harris.

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CFPB warns of kickbacks and abuse by comparison-shopping websites

American Banker

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau provided guidance about digital intermediaries and lead generators that accept payments to steer borrowers to financial products.