What payments can expect from Washington this year
Payments Dive
JANUARY 18, 2023
From buy now, pay later to peer-to-peer payment fraud, there’s no shortage of payments targets for lawmakers and regulators.
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Payments Dive
JANUARY 18, 2023
From buy now, pay later to peer-to-peer payment fraud, there’s no shortage of payments targets for lawmakers and regulators.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 24, 2020
With an array of bills brought forward by lawmakers during this legislative session, Washington state could become a leader in artificial intelligence regulation. Microsoft , as well as its president, has been asking regulators to make legislation on artificial intelligence (AI) for months. Washington Sen.
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PYMNTS
APRIL 1, 2020
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill on Tuesday (March 31) establishing specific rules – backed by Microsoft – governing facial recognition software, according to a blog by Bill Smith, president of Microsoft. Washington is the first state to pass legislation to allow facial recognition, but with constraints.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 24, 2020
With an array of bills brought forward by lawmakers during this legislative session, Washington state could become a leader in artificial intelligence regulation. Microsoft , as well as its president, has been asking regulators to make legislation on artificial intelligence (AI) for months. Washington Sen.
PYMNTS
MARCH 2, 2020
New Jersey joins Washington, Illinois and other states and regions in introducing data privacy laws. The California Consumer Privacy Act went into effect in January, and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ) went into effect in 2018.
PYMNTS
JULY 7, 2019
regulators and politicians increase their focus on big tech and associated areas, with recent hearings targeting Facebook and Google. The newspaper said “crypto’s backers in Washington say regulatory clarity is vital to the sector’s growth. Not only that, but the newspaper said the U.S. The move comes as U.S. They also worry the U.S.
Perficient
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The regulators feel that this proposed LTD rule would: Improve the resolvability of these banking organizations in case of failure, Potentially reduce costs to the Deposit Insurance Fund, and Mitigate financial stability and contagion risks by reducing the risk of loss to uninsured depositors.
Bobsguide
OCTOBER 24, 2018
Chris Larson, executive chairman and co-founder of Ripple, said mistakes have been made in the ways in which regulators have dealt with cryptocurrencies. “Washington is in a learning phase,” he told an audience at Money20/20. “I have to say there was a debacle with the industry.
PYMNTS
MARCH 31, 2019
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote an opinion piece in The Washington Post calling on regulators to take a “more active role” in making rules for how to police the internet, according to reports. “By
Perficient
AUGUST 5, 2021
Background: On June 11, 2021, the Federal Reserve published in the Federal Register a proposal to amend Regulation J to govern funds transfers through the Federal Reserve Bank’s new FedNow Service by establishing a new subpart C. Interbank wires will now move funds faster than Venmo. Comments must reference Docket No.
PYMNTS
MARCH 31, 2020
The necessity of such regulations is undeniable, however, as lagging data standards leave businesses and consumers open to fraud and boost frustration regarding the speed of digital transactions. Discussions can be further complicated by world events that change the way FIs, businesses and consumers interact. Sixty-three percent of U.S.
PYMNTS
JULY 6, 2020
Lawmakers are expected to release a report on their antitrust investigation within a few weeks, and the outcome of that investigation is expected to come with new legislation that will reform and regulate the digital landscape. tech scene and he wants to change that.
Gonzobanker
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Well, Gonzobankers, the smart, idealist and self-declared revolutionary crypto kids just bought themselves a future of regulation — intricate, overbearing, and frustrating regulation, and regulation that the market will now demand. Welcome to adulthood, y’all. What’s Next? But please, don’t get cocky.
Bank Innovation
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
The parameters around how consumer financial information should be shared with third-party apps and platforms was the subject of debate at an industry forum organized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.
CFPB Monitor
DECEMBER 21, 2022
The Washington Department of Financial Institutions has adopted regulations effective December 31, 2022 to implement amendments to the Consumer Loan Act permitting licensed companies to allow licensed mortgage loan originators to work from their residence without licensing the residence as.
Finer Points
MAY 29, 2014
Department of Justice-led joint effort with federal regulators designed to choke off access to banking services by businesses engaged in fraudulent or otherwise illegal activities. Washington' The public policy end was to protect Americans by driving seedy, fraud-laden businesses out of business.
PYMNTS
JULY 7, 2019
regulators and politicians increase their focus on Big Tech and associated areas, with recent hearings targeting Facebook and Google. The newspaper said that “crypto’s backers in Washington say regulatory clarity is vital to the sector’s growth. Even so, “regulation remains a stumbling block to cryptocurrency’s wider adoption.
Abrigo
JULY 19, 2019
The conference brought together regulators, bankers, economists, and others to discuss the most important annual check on the stability of the banking system. Although most bankers and regulators will find the results to be good news for the industry, conference attendees’ sentiment towards future tests were divided.
Finer Points
OCTOBER 6, 2014
A new report exposing the New York Fed’s coddling of Wall Street megabanks—particularly Goldman Sachs—is making waves in Washington. The ProPublica report exposes the New York Fed’s culture of deference to the megabanks it is charged with regulating as well as its marginalization of the few examiners who have spoken out. […].
Bank Innovation
APRIL 25, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. Both regulators said proving the necessary capital and profitability have been particularly difficult for […].
PYMNTS
JANUARY 18, 2019
Regulators in the United States have reportedly met to discuss levying fines against social media giant Facebook , a punishment that could be sizable in scope and which comes in the wake of privacy violations. The government shutdown currently underway has meant that regulators have not as of yet responded to the Friday reports.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 1, 2019
Investigators from the Federal Reserve carried out an inspection of Amazon ’s cloud in April as Washington looks into ways to regulate companies that provide the service. People familiar with the matter said the regulators were most interested in looking at Amazon’s resiliency and backup systems.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 11, 2019
banking regulators asked lenders to help workers who couldn’t pay their bills or needed credit in the meantime, according to a report from Reuters. 10) at a luncheon in Washington, D.C., As Friday (Jan. 11) came and went and government workers affected by the 21-day shutdown didn’t receive paychecks, U.S. On Thursday (Jan.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 6, 2019
As suspicions surrounding the app’s ties to China continue to increase, TikTok chief Alex Zhu will meet with legislators in Washington, D.C. TikTok is facing mounting pressure from lawmakers as well as regulators in the U.S., Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and the firm has reportedly been having meetings about whether to rebrand.
Chris Skinner
APRIL 11, 2017
I blogged recently about American banks beating up the regulators to stop account access via APIs. Here is his response … Dear Chris I don’t know of any facts to support the assertion that “In the USA, there is a move by the big banks to get Washington to outlaw access to bank data based on security. Well, they don’t.
PYMNTS
JUNE 19, 2019
Sandberg also said the company is seeking some regulation and noted that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe is a “good blueprint” for lawmaking in the U.S. “We The company, for instance, rolled out a fact-checker verification program and increased government engagement, The Wall Street Journal reported.
BankInovation
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon said that cryptocurrencies are going to be regulated as anxiety around stablecoins and the asset class more broadly has been growing in Washington. JPMorgan Chase & Co.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
The bill was sponsored by Congressmen Ed Perlmutter of Colorado, Denny Heck of Washington, Steve Stivers of Ohio and Warren Davidson of Ohio, all members of the House Financial Services Committee. The legislation aims to ensure that state-authorized and regulated cannabis businesses are not forced to operate with cash only.
Chris Skinner
JUNE 19, 2016
This week’s news was a summary of the White House Fintech Summit that took place in Washington on June 10.
PYMNTS
JULY 1, 2019
The Internet Association , which is based in Washington and includes Google, Facebook, Microsoft and Twitter , said the rules are too broad, don’t protect privacy and will “produce a chilling effect on freedom of speech.”. So, it has to be an independent regulator, with partial government oversight,” Shepherd said. “We
South State Correspondent
JUNE 28, 2016
We attended a full day session at the OCC in Washington D.C. We give the OCC props for organizing this first class workshop that brought lawyers, fintech, banks, community activists, consultants and regulators together to exchange ideas. last week about responsible innovation.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 9, 2020
We look forward to engaging with local policymakers to increase understanding of the impact pricing regulations have, and solutions that better serve customers, Dashers, and restaurants,” a representative for DoorDash said in a statement, per Reuters. Multiple states have put caps on the fees that apps and platforms can charge on eateries.
American Banker
JULY 2, 2023
How regulators shore up banks without driving their customers away is the source of a spirited philosophical debate in Washington. Higher capital requirements tend to drive certain lending activities away from banking and toward so-called shadow banks.
PYMNTS
MARCH 27, 2020
While the advancement of open banking regulations may be seeing a small skip due to the spread of the coronavirus , many countries saw business and typical banking operations halted right after deciding upon new online privacy rules. Considering t he global nature of COVID-19, regulators outside of the U.S. Security .
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 3, 2019
Representatives from all 28 Libra backers were set to meet in Washington on Thursday (Oct. It doesn’t seem that there was a lot of pre-work done with regulators,” the source of the information told the times. The currency has been criticized by regulators around the world.
CFPB Monitor
JANUARY 9, 2024
1874), denominated the “predatory loan prevention act”, was pre-filed for introduction in the Washington state legislature December 5, 2023, and referred to the House Committee on Consumer Protection and Business on January 8, 2024. House Bill 1874 (H.B.
Perficient
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Regulators to Bank Boards: “Debt is Good” Crucial Update: Extension of the Comment Period Since Perficient’s Risk and Regulatory Compliance Center of Excellence (CoE) analyzed this decision in September, a significant development has occurred. Learn More: U.S.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
“I think it is pretty obvious when you read stories about the payday lending industry – and how it goes wrong for customers – that consumers need a better alternative,” Onward Financial Founder Ronnie Washington said. In an effort to innovate a solution to these cash flow challenges, Washington founded Onward Financial. ”
American Banker
MAY 20, 2020
Four federal agencies offered guidance Wednesday on how to offer products that compete against payday loans without incurring Washington's wrath. The announcement could spark the rebirth of deposit advances, which were regulated out of existence during the Obama administration.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Zuckerberg is scheduled “to meet with policymakers and talk about future internet regulation” on Thursday (Sept. Maria Cantwell of Washington confirmed she met with Zuckerberg on Wednesday evening, according to CNBC. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify on Capitol Hill once again. A spokesperson for Sen.
PYMNTS
APRIL 14, 2020
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) – the regulatory watchdog of the Group of 20 (G-20) – warned global regulators that possible stablecoin disruptions should be addressed before Facebook’s Libra is released, according to a consultation report released on Tuesday (April 14).
PYMNTS
MAY 11, 2020
As it stands, one exchange based in Washington state touted approximately $300 million of cover for offline accounts with another two companies promoting coverage of $200 million and higher. Digital currency insurance, for its part, has been challenging during the last couple of years, including for large exchanges.
PYMNTS
MARCH 25, 2019
as these devices multiply in number, with the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 currently making the rounds in Washington, D.C. The bipartisan bill proposes several changes to how connected devices are treated, including general recommendations, standards and regulations for greater user protections.
CFPB Monitor
AUGUST 10, 2023
We then look at the role of banks in crypto-related activities, the response of federal and state bank regulators, and the role of crypto in recent bank failures. . Continue Reading
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