Consumer protection

Senate Passes Bill to Crack Down on Robocalls
Risk & Compliance

Senate Passes Bill to Crack Down on Robocalls

“It’s a daily deluge of calls that Americans experience. It’s a consumer protection crisis," one of the legislation's sponsors says.
By Matthew Heller | May 28, 2019
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Will Financial Services Regulations Ease Up?
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Will Financial Services Regulations Ease Up?

With Republicans in charge of the government, regulatory constraints on financial services firms may begin to relax.
By Christopher Whalen | March 21, 2017
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‘One Size Fits All’ Regulation Simply Doesn’t Work
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‘One Size Fits All’ Regulation Simply Doesn’t Work

With a few notable exceptions, most US regulations apply to all banks and make no distinctions based on the riskiness of an institution’s activities.
By William Stern | October 20, 2016
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Community Banks Still Struggling with Compliance Costs
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Community Banks Still Struggling with Compliance Costs

While Bank of America might be able to absorb additional compliance costs, the additional rounds of paperwork and auditing could crush a community bank.
By Ash Patel | October 19, 2016
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Regulator Seeks Tougher Rules on Debt Collectors
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Regulator Seeks Tougher Rules on Debt Collectors

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says its proposal would "drastically overhaul the debt collection market."
By Matthew Heller | July 29, 2016
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Herbalife to Revamp Distributor Compensation
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Herbalife to Revamp Distributor Compensation

The company will restructure its compensation system to settle FTC charges that it made false promises to distributors about their potential income.
By Matthew Heller | July 15, 2016
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Warner Bros. Faulted Over Game Promotion
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Warner Bros. Faulted Over Game Promotion

“Companies like Warner Brothers need to be straight with consumers in their online ad campaigns," the Federal Trade Commission says.
By Matthew Heller | July 12, 2016
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Oracle Settles FTC Charges Over Java Security
Technology

Oracle Settles FTC Charges Over Java Security

The regulator alleged Oracle misled consumers into believing its updates addressed security issues that hackers could exploit.
By Matthew Heller | December 21, 2015
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EU Steps Closer to Adopting Data Privacy Rules
Technology

EU Steps Closer to Adopting Data Privacy Rules

Privacy advocates see the rules as a model for the rest of the world but tech firms fear harm to their businesses.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | December 16, 2015
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White House Urges Scrutiny of Big Data Practices
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White House Urges Scrutiny of Big Data Practices

Companies could use big data for personalized pricing that is discriminatory, says the Council of Economic Advisers.
By Matthew Heller | February 6, 2015
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