Financial Regulatory Forum

Bank of America pledges halt on card rate hikes

U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd (D-CT) (File Photo) WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) – Bank of America said it will not change the terms on consumer credit card accounts ahead of reform legislation slated to go into effect early next year, according to a letter released by a lawmaker on Tuesday.

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U.S. Fed proposes new credit-card consumer protections to implement law

WASHINGTON, Sept 29 (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve on Tuesday proposed tough new credit card rules to protect consumers from potentially costly practices by lenders and moved to implement legislation enacted in May.
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Minnesota sues credit card arbitration firm

Modonna's credit card NEW YORK, July 14 (Reuters) – The National Arbitration Forum, which provides arbitration services for consumer credit disputes, has hidden ties to the credit card industry, the Minnesota Attorney General charged in a lawsuit on Tuesday. (more…)

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