CFPB Debuts an Expanded Consumer Complaint Database
To increase transparency, Bureau releases 90,000 consumer financial complaints
Which Federal Agency Can Police Futures Markets?
Federal appeals court holds that CFTC has exclusive regulatory authority over energy futures markets.
CFPB Reports to Congress on Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
The agency will focus on promoting fairness for both consumers and law-abiding debt collectors.
What are Regulation’s Effects on Employment?
New Wharton Public Policy Initiative issue brief by Professor Coglianese reviews the evidence.
Do Federal Regulations Impede Economic Growth?
Study finds increasing federal regulation does not impede GDP or job growth.
Decreasing the Deficit by Shifting Tax Enforcement
GAO report claims the IRS could significantly increase revenues with better enforcement.
Start-up Companies Await SEC Guidance on Equity Crowdfunding
Commission balances spurring investments with protecting investors.
Are Social Media Sites Engaging in Anti-Competitive Conduct?
A new paper dissects antitrust claims against social media.
Improving Crisis-driven Financial Regulation
Sunsetting and a dedicated review process would reduce risk of error in crisis-driven financial regulation.
FTC Launches Investigation into Data Brokerage Companies
Agency to determine whether more regulation is needed to protect consumers.
FTC Initiates Review of Fred Meyer Guides
Agency reconsiders guidance on law helping small retail businesses.
House Bill Aims to Merge the SEC and CFTC
New “Securities and Derivatives Commission” proposed by Barney Frank.