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Payment processing
The CFPB continued to be active in the consumer payments space in 2018, while the Federal Reserve and market participants considered the future of payment processing, including the development of faster payment systems.
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Marketplace lending
The CFPB has traditionally not prioritized marketplace lenders in its supervisory and enforcement efforts. As a result, state regulators have increasingly sought to fill any perceived voids left by the Bureau.
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Auto finance
In 2018, the CFPB continued to pay attention to the auto finance industry, with a particular focus on indirect (dealer-arranged) auto lenders and unfair or abusive loan servicing practices.
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Student loans
In 2018, the CFPB shifted away from student lending supervision and enforcement. We anticipate this trend to continue in the year to come, with states seeking to fill any voids left by the Bureau.
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Small-dollar loans
In February 2019, the CFPB released the highly anticipated revamp of its Payday Rule, reinforcing its more lenient attitude towards payday lenders.
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Mortgage origination and servicing
In 2018, the CFPB issued multiple rules, and Congress passed legislation, to clarify, revise and update the regulatory framework applicable to the home mortgage origination and servicing market.
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CFPB structural changes
During his tenure, former CFPB Acting Director Mick Mulvaney brought significant changes to the Bureau’s structure and operations. As the new CFPB Director, Kathy Kraninger will have the benefit of a full five-year term to develop her vision for the Bureau’s strategy and priorities.
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Bulgaria
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Taiwan
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: New Zealand
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Republic of Korea
The Republic of Korea continues to welcome foreign investment, with the government actively seeking to ease regulations and update the regulatory framework to be in line with global standards.
Japan
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Japan
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India
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: India
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: China
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Australia
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: United Kingdom
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: United Arab Emirates
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