Will a Regulatory Crackdown Slam the Brakes on Fee Income at Banks?

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Will a Regulatory Crackdown Slam the Brakes on Fee Income at Banks?

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and leading research groups like the Pew Institute have recently released reports citing wide inconsistencies and seemingly unfair practices among some banks' overdraft and fee policies.

With regulators circling, now is the time for banks to proactively find ways to improve consumer practices without sacrificing opportunities to profit.

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