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After Seila Law, Will Congress Change the CFPB’s Leadership Structure?

CFPB Monitor

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which held that the CFPB’s leadership structure violates the separation of powers mandated by the U.S. Senate on June 17, 2020 would re-name the CFPB the “Financial Product Safety Commission”, and change its leadership to a five-member commission. A bill introduced in the U.S. 3990 and H.R.

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US Takes Top Spot In Global 5G Readiness

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The United States, with quick moves by government officials and telecommunications carriers, has moved to the front of the global 5G race, according to reports. However, it does struggle in two areas: mid-band spectrum and national strategy. The wireless industry association CTIA released a report that said the U.S.,

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Treasury seeks comments on digital assets, including opportunities and risks for consumers

CFPB Monitor

The Order seeks a national policy for digital assets across six “key priorities” : consumer and investor protection; financial stability; illicit finance; U.S. Protection of United States and global financial stability and the mitigation of systemic risk; c. Reinforcement of U.S.

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The AMLA and a Culture of Compliance – More Critical Than Ever

Abrigo

On January 1, 2021, the Senate voted into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The BSA , adopted in 1970, has not had a significant overhaul since the USA PATRIOT Act (commonly known as the Patriot Act) in 2001 in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States. financial institutions.

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Euro Payments Provider Checkout.com Awarded French License

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As a company whose own leadership team has meaningful connections to the French community, we look forward to being a part of that growth.”. The license means that Checkout.com is fully regulated by the Banque de France, meaning it can now offer more services and products to not only France but other Eurozone countries too.

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Euronet Prepares To Battle For MoneyGram

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government to take a closer look at the competing bid from Ant Financial, a company based in China, stating that it raises “significant national security risks.”. We feel… there are significant national security risks that merit careful evaluation for any foreign buyer of a company in this industry,” he said.

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An Unexpected Revolt?

Independent Banker

Arecent National Mortgage News article pointed out that “consumers complain when lenders ask for information, even suggesting such requests are a violation of their privacy.” But today’s regulations have simply gone too far, and our customers on Main Street are recognizing that the source of the problem is emanating from Washington.

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