Risk
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CFPB warns of ‘dangers’ on standards for open banking
“We know dangers exist when more powerful players weaponize industry standards,” Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra said in advance of finalizing an open banking rule later this year.
By Lynne Marek • March 15, 2024 -
Banking apps fall short on fraud protections: report
Consumer Reports Senior Director Delicia Hand said preventing fraud and scams is "crucial" for traditional and digital banks alike, as more of their customers use their mobile apps.
By James Pothen • March 14, 2024 -
Trendline
Payments industry seeks to keep pace with fraudsters
As losses from fraud in payments have climbed, companies are seeking new tools to combat illicit schemes.
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Visa spends ‘billions’ battling cybersecurity threats
“We are all in an arms race to protect this ecosystem, to protect the network,” Visa CEO Ryan McInerney said at an investor conference last week.
By Lynne Marek • March 11, 2024 -
Capital One angles to push Discover upmarket
With its acquisition of the card network, Capital One seeks to elevate Discover’s brand while also working to expand its acceptance abroad.
By Caitlin Mullen • March 7, 2024 -
US Health Dept. offers assistance in wake of Change cyberattack
Healthcare providers have reported significant challenges to their day-to-day operations, including problems receiving payment from patients and insurers.
By Emily Olsen • March 6, 2024 -
Amex cardholder data exposed in merchant processor hack
The point-of-sale attack on a merchant processor may have compromised card numbers, expiration dates and cardholder names, Amex said in a state regulatory filing.
By Caitlin Mullen • March 5, 2024 -
Cash App enforcement action expected this year
Federal regulators reviewing whistleblower allegations related to Block’s Cash App may act on the complaints this year, predicted an attorney for the complainants.
By Lynne Marek • March 4, 2024 -
Green Dot faces Fed’s proposed consent order
The digital bank set aside $20 million to cover a potential penalty stemming from compliance risk management issues predating the company’s current management.
By Gabrielle Saulsbery • Feb. 29, 2024 -
Apple begins sharing BNPL data with Experian
The development may spur rival BNPL providers to follow suit, according to Ed deHaan, a professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
By James Pothen • Feb. 29, 2024 -
Capital One tackles Discover compliance issues
Capital One is betting the resolution of Discover’s compliance issues will take longer and cost more than expected, Capital One CEO Richard Fairbank said.
By Caitlin Mullen • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Q&A
Capital One-Discover deal may spur payments M&A
The blockbuster deal is set “to trigger a bunch of rethinking across the industry,” said Erin McCune, a partner at consulting firm Bain & Company.
By Caitlin Mullen • Feb. 27, 2024 -
CFPB may take legal action against Block
The bureau has informed the digital payment company it’s weighing legal action related to a Cash App probe.
By Caitlin Mullen • Feb. 23, 2024 -
BNPL popularity rises among ‘financially fragile’ consumers
About 60% of that group has used BNPL five or more times in the past year, compared to just over 20% of financially stable consumers, the New York Fed said.
By Caitlin Mullen • Feb. 15, 2024 -
Amex gears up for bigger bank category
Given its asset growth, the card issuer anticipates facing more stringent regulatory requirements and more frequent stress tests.
By Caitlin Mullen • Feb. 13, 2024 -
More than half of P2P fraud victims lose money: AARP
“When it comes to addressing instances of financial exploitation, consumers are less likely to trust P2P platforms than banks and credit unions,” an AARP survey reported.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 12, 2024 -
Affirm takes cautious approach to six-month outlook
The buy now, pay later company’s forecast for the rest of the fiscal year was conservative, analysts said, even though revenue and merchandise volume jumped over the prior year during the holiday season.
By Caitlin Mullen • Feb. 12, 2024 -
Q&A
Banks should step up scam response: fraud expert
With regulators gearing up to take a stronger stance against digital payments fraud, banks must focus on how they handle scams, says one executive.
By Caitlin Mullen • Feb. 9, 2024 -
Aeropay partners with Cross River, UBank on sports gaming payouts
Digital payments provider Aeropay has lined up bank partners in an effort to facilitate faster access to winnings.
By Gabrielle Saulsbery • Feb. 8, 2024 -
Card debt climbs to record $1.13 trillion
Consumers’ credit card debt rose nearly 5% in the fourth quarter, compared to the third quarter, adding to delinquencies as well.
By Lynne Marek • Feb. 7, 2024 -
Payments companies’ job cuts may not be done
PayPal, Block and Brex all started cutting employees in January in pursuit of efficiency and profits.
By James Pothen • Feb. 2, 2024 -
NY AG sues Citi over denied fraud claims
“If a bank cannot secure its customers’ accounts, they are failing in their most basic duty,” New York Attorney General Letitia James said in a statement Tuesday.
By Dan Ennis • Jan. 31, 2024 -
NY may drive out BNPL firms: attorneys
If the state’s buy now, pay later legislation passes, new requirements piling on additional compliance burdens may lead some providers to pull their operations in New York, attorneys said.
By Caitlin Mullen • Jan. 30, 2024 -
Payments regulation and legislation abound in 2024
Payments players can expect this year to be heavy with regulatory and legislative moves, both at the federal and state levels.
By Lynne Marek • Jan. 30, 2024 -
Rivals may chase Fiserv special bank charter lead
If the payments giant receives a special Georgia charter and gains access to the card networks, it could open the floodgates for other merchant acquirers, attorneys said.
By Caitlin Mullen • Jan. 25, 2024 -
Payments startups face pivotal year
Many venture-dependent startups that put off fundraising will be forced to do so this year or find an exit plan.
By Caitlin Mullen • Jan. 23, 2024