The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reportedly ended settlements with Apple and U.S. Bank, putting a stop to monitoring that was initially set to last for years. Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. The FTC’s settlement with Apple was announced in October 2024 and involved the regulator’s allegations that the company and Goldman Sachs mishandled transaction disputes from Apple credit card customers and misled customers about whether some transactions were interest-free, according to the report. The regulator’s settlement with U.S. Bank was announced in 2023 and included allegations that the bank illegally prevented consumers from accessing unemployment benefits during the pandemic, the report said. The settlements with both Apple and U.S. Bank included enhanced compliance and cooperation that were to last five years, per the report.