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Thursday, March 7, 2013

Fed to avoid changes to swipe fee cap

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On Tuesday, following a new report that revealed a decline in interchange fees, the Federal Reserve Board said that it does not intend to make changes to rules pertaining to the fees. Beginning in October 2011, the Durbin Amendment capped … Read More…

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Federal Reserve to forego changes to swipe fee cap

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On Tuesday, following a new report that revealed a decline in interchange fees, the Federal Reserve Board said that it does not intend to make changes to rules pertaining to the fees. Beginning in October 2011, the Durbin Amendment capped … Read More…

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Credit unions impacted by Durbin Amendment despite exemption

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Since the Durbin Amendment took effect in October 2011, the provision has led to mixed results for credit unions across the country, with some warning that the exemption provided to community financial institutions may not be effective. While all but … Read More…

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Bachus speaks on Durbin Amendment, looming sequester

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Spencer Bachus, the chairman emeritus of the House Financial Services Committee, said during a speech on Tuesday that Congress may “revisit” Dodd-Frank’s Durbin Amendment, citing the provision’s unintended impact on local financial institutions. While credit unions and other small financial … Read More…

Monday, February 25, 2013

Thirteen states introduce measures to block credit card “checkout fees”

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While only 10 states across the U.S. have implemented a ban on credit card surcharges, legislatures in 13 other states are currently considering legislation to prohibit retailers from charging “checkout fees.” California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, … Read More…

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