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In a Surprising Switch, CFPB Now Seeks to Rewrite Open Banking Rule

On July 29, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky granted the CFPB’s request to stay litigation challenging its open banking rule. The rule (previously discussed here) aimed to establish industry-wide...more

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How Financial Regulation Is Shifting Under Trump

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Hi, thanks so much for joining us. I’m Samantha Kirby, chair of financial services here at Goodwin, and today, we’re going to talk to you about what we’re watching with respect to the bank regulatory agencies and the Consumer...more

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CFPB Bites of the Month - April 2025 - "I'll Remember April and the CFPB"

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In this month's article, we share some of our top "bites" covered during the April 2025 webinar....more

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Republicans ask federal banking agencies to withdraw rules, guidance

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Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee have sent letters to financial regulators asking them to rescind a variety of measures the regulators issued during the Biden Administration....more

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Senate adopts resolution to nullify CFPB overdraft rule

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The Senate on March 27 adopted a resolution that would nullify the CFPB’s overdraft rule. The Senate adopted S. J. Res. 18 by a vote of 52-48, with Sen. John Hawley, R-Mo., the only Republican voting against repeal....more

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NYDFS Proposes Limits on Overdraft and NSF Fees

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On January 22, 2025, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced proposed regulations that would limit fees associated with overdrafts, nonsufficient funds (NSF) transactions and returned deposit...more

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Overdraft Free? New York's Pre-Proposed Outreach on Bank Fees

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Insufficient funds transactions occur when consumers issue a payment order (a check, some other written order or an electronic debit) against funds in their bank account, and the account lacks sufficient funds to cover the...more

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New York Proposes Limits on Overdraft and NSF Fees

On January 23, 2025 the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced proposed regulations to curb overdraft fees and insufficient funds fees charged by banks in New York. The proposed rules aim to protect...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

CFPB withdraws its proposed rule to ban nonsufficient fees

On January 14, the CFPB withdrew its proposed rule prohibiting financial institutions from charging nonsufficient funds (NSF) fees on transactions that are “instantaneously or near-instantaneously” declined. NSF fees are...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

CFPB issues new proposal to ban certain financial contract terms

On January 13, the CFPB proposed a new rule to ban large banks and consumer finance companies from using certain contractual provisions in agreements with consumers under Regulation AA. The CFPB’s proposal warns against the...more

DLA Piper

Bank Regulatory News and Trends

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This regular publication from DLA Piper focuses on helping banking and financial services clients navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape. In this edition: CFPB issues final rule on personal financial data rights...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Nutter Bank Report: September 2024

The FDIC, OCC, and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have coordinated the release of new policies that will govern each agency’s consideration of bank merger transactions. The FDIC and OCC each published final statements of...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Nutter Bank Report: August 2024

CFPB Issues Filing Instructions Guide for Small Business Lending Data - The CFPB has published instructions for banks and other covered financial institutions to submit small business lending data that is required to be...more

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Credit Card Rewards Programs Oversight – The Next Notch in the CFPB’s Payments Space Regulatory Belt

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In another move highlighting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (the “Bureau” or “CFPB”) continued focus on the payments space, the CFPB has issued a new report finding consumers are encountering numerous problems...more

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The CFPB’s “Junk Fees” Initiative: Recent Developments and Trends

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The term “junk fee” is not defined under federal law, but the CFPB has focused on factors such as whether the fee would be unexpected to or take advantage of a reasonable consumer, the amount of the fee compared to the cost...more

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CFPB Issues Proposed Open Banking Rule

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that it was issuing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Personal Financial Data Rights on October 19, 2023. The proposed rule (Proposed Rule) would implement...more

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Instant Decline, Instant Relief? Unpacking the CFPB's Proposed Rule on NSF Fees — Payments Pros: The Payments Law Podcast

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In this episode of Payments Pros, co-hosts Keith Barnett and Carlin McCrory discuss the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) latest proposed rule. This rule aims to prohibit covered financial institutions from...more

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The CFPB’s Next Target in its War on “Junk Fees”: Overdraft Fees

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Earlier in January 2024, the CFPB continued its crackdown on what it decries as “junk fees,” releasing a Proposed Rule to curb overdraft fees. The Proposed Rule could have a significant effect on the nature, availability, and...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

CFPB Proposes a New Rule on NSF Fees When Consumers Are Denied Fund Withdrawals

On January 24, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a new proposed rule in its ongoing campaign against so-called “junk fees.” The proposed rule specifically targets nonsufficient funds (NSF) fees charged...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Nutter Bank Report: January 2024

OCC Requests Public Comments on Proposed Bank Merger Policy Statement and Rules The OCC has proposed a new policy to increase the transparency of the standards that the agency applies to review business combinations involving...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

CFPB proposes new rule on overdraft lending, opens comment period

On January 17, the CFPB issued a proposed new rule to restrict overdraft fees charged by financial institutions. Historically, the Federal Reserve Board exempted banks from credit disclosure requirements when an overdraft was...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

The Latest Chapter in the Government's War on Purported "Junk" Fees: The CFPB Moves to Define Overdraft Services as Credit and to...

On January 17, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) issued its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding proposed changes to overdraft fee rules for certain banks and credit unions. In the widely...more

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What the CFPB’s ‘Larger Participants’ Rule Means for FinTech Firms

Certain financial technology (FinTech) firms will soon be subject to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) supervisory authority under the Consumer Financial Protection Act, and should be prepared accordingly....more

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Redefining Banking: A Conversation on the CFPB's Proposed 1033 Rule — Payments Pros: The Payments Law Podcast

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In this episode of Payments Pros, Keith Barnett and Carlin McCrory are joined by Jordan Wright, CEO of Atomic Financial, to discuss the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) proposed 1033 rule. This rule aims to limit...more

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CFPB Aiming to Regulate Non-bank Payments Providers

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With a proposed rule released last month (the “Proposed Rule”), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) aims to regulate larger nonbank providers of digital wallets, payment apps, and similar services. The Proposed...more

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