One-Sided Gift Card Arbitration Clause May Be Unconscionable in California
Changing terms of an agreement.
Changing terms of an agreement.
Three-party agreements causes problems.
Rights of gift card holders.
Redeeming for dollars.
Payment opportunities in the EU come with complex requirements, which is why it’s important to understand the ever-changing legislative issues.
Less than three months after New York State’s Department of Financial Services finalized the U.S.’s first state-level framework for licensing digital currency companies, nearly two dozen firms have applied for the so-called BitLicense, the agency said.
The Clearing House (TCH) is calling on regulators to increase data security oversight for alternative payment providers, such as Apple, Google, Square and Venmo, which the bank-owned TCH says are not being held to the same regulatory standards as major banks, according to a new white paper.
The Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures and the International Organization of Securities Commissions are seeking comment on proposals for harmonising the Unique Transaction Identifier used to be used for OTC derivatives trade reporting.
In a blow to the CFPB, mortgage servicer PHH Corp. earlier this month was granted a stay pending appeal of a $109 million enforcement action issued by Director Richard Cordray and the bureau in June.
The U.S. Department of Commerce and PayPal are teaming up to help guide international strategy for small and midsize U.S.-based businesses by combining data generated by PayPal’s global payments networks with government-sourced economic data.
The last lingering issue in the long-running legal dispute between merchants and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors over debit interchange fee caps took a step toward resolution this week, with the Fed detailing how it calculated a controversial aspect of the fee limit.
PayNearMe is using its national retail footprint to enable the California Department of Child Support Services to accept cash payments for child support.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) this week sent a letter to the retail consortium Merchant Customer Exchange (MCX), which is readying the launch of its CurrentC mobile payments service, demanding details about its exclusivity policy requiring participants to block rival mobile wallets, along with other information.
BofI Federal Bank has received approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to acquire certain assets and liabilities from H&R Block Bank.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has released new guidance for banks issuing tax refund-related products, including prepaid cards.
International derivatives market GMEX is due to go live on Friday after more than two years of development. Created by co-founders Hirander Misra and Vj Angelo, the new exchange has just signed Bank of America Merrill Lynch and will start by offering futures contracts backed by German derivatives giant Eurex.
The rate of mobile fraud is highest on Android devices, according to new data from cyber security company Kount, with mobile fraud also outpacing that of online and in-store fraud for the first time this year. The data also shows that average transaction amounts on iOS mobile devices are greater than those made from Android devices.
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Another warning to check that your vendors apply appropriate security measures.
Both Google and RadioShack are engaged in legal battles with consumers holding unused balances on the respective company’s gift cards.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on July 24 revived a constitutional challenge to the CFPB and the appointment of Director Richard Cordray, overturning a 2013 decision that State National Bank of Big Spring, Texas, did not have standing in the lawsuit.
Regulations aimed at transparency across financial markets may be making things simpler for the regulators, but they are making life more complex for banks, according to Sven Ludwig, senior vice president, risk management and analytics EMEA, at SunGard.
EU-wide Interchange Fee Regulation (IFR) goes into effect in December, and the U.K. government is seeking industry input on its implementation of the interchange caps and related provisions.
The CFPB has taken action against two companies over what the agency says were illegal practices related to student loans and financial aid information.
Despite the squeeze on capital created by the increased global regulatory burden, treasurers must still provide ample working capital for daily commercial flows, with minimum damage to their balance sheets. At the same time, the continuing rise in cross-border trade – frequently with relatively unknown and distant markets – increases exposure to geo-political and environmental risks. In such an environment, and particularly in light of post-crisis sensibilities, liquidity is more of a concern than ever, both to lubricate the daily machinations of trade and to act as a buffer for potential financial or supply-related shocks
Government agencies disbursed a total of $139 billion through prepaid cards in 2014, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest annual report on government prepaid programs.
As the Dodd-Frank Act turns 5 today, the CFPB is making good on its consumer protection mandate, announcing today a new enforcement action.
Some of the top banking industry associations may be joined together, amalgamated or otherwise merged, following the publication of the Financial Services Trade Association Review this month. The move poses both risks and potential benefits.
A major online hacking forum and malware marketplace has been shut down in a coordinated operation by law enforcement officials in 20 countries.
The release in 2013 of Universal Rules for Bank Payment Obligation by the International Chamber of Commerce effectively endorsed and formalised the structure for international trade finance processes. Despite this, the volume of completed BPO transactions remains low
It’s now law, but not all of the act is in force yet.
Regulated entities that verify identity in connection with the issuance of stored value cards may find more flexibility in the principle-based approach to identity verification outlined in the proposed regulations.
Efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing have succeeded in making life difficult for criminals seeking to engage in those activities, according to a pair of reports from the Treasury Department.
The NBPCA’s newly elected president and CEO spoke with Paybefore about priorities, what happens behind the scenes of the association, and the work that lies ahead for an industry that must continue to raise awareness on the Hill.
Equipping young Americans with the knowledge they need to make smart financial decisions should start as early as pre-kindergarten, according to a new report from a group of experts tasked with finding ways to promote financial capability among the young. Created by a 2013 executive order from President Obama, the President’s Advisory Council on Financial […]
Payroll card providers now have until July 31, 2015, to respond to the New York Department of Labor’s proposed payroll card regulations, which prohibit fees for inactivity, overdraft, declined transactions or receiving written transaction statements, among other mandates.
Cybercrime investigators from six European countries joined forces and recently busted a large gang of cybercriminals that had used malware in a widespread attack on online banking systems across the Eurozone, resulting in losses of at least €2 million (US$2.22 million), according to Europol, the EU’s law enforcement agency.
JPMorgan Chase is changing its policies to offer more customers access to mainstream payment services—and the company’s Liquid prepaid card will play a key role in the initiative.
The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision to uphold tax credits for consumers in 34 states with federal health insurance exchanges as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) may not have huge implications for the benefit card industry.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against bankrupt RadioShack Corp. to help ensure consumers in the state receive their collective $43 million in unredeemed gift cards.