CFPB

CFPB Announces Plan to Allow Class Action Suits

CFPB Announces Plan to Allow Class Action Suits

Consumer protection agency wants to promote private enforcement of finance laws.

A Squandered Opportunity for Effective Consumer Protection?

A Squandered Opportunity for Effective Consumer Protection?

Law professor argues that financial reform legislation hurts consumers.

CFPB Considers New Payday Loan Requirements

CFPB Considers New Payday Loan Requirements

Consumer protection agency takes first steps to reform payday loan market.

CFPB Report Shows Payday Borrowers Stuck in “Revolving Door of Debt”

CFPB Report Shows Payday Borrowers Stuck in “Revolving Door of Debt”

Recent agency study reveals most consumers re-borrow within two weeks of their first payday loan.

Debt Collection Industry Faces Looming Regulatory Change

Debt Collection Industry Faces Looming Regulatory Change

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau seek to assert rulemaking powers to oversee debt collectors.

CFPB Publishes International Money Transfer Compliance Procedures

CFPB Publishes International Money Transfer Compliance Procedures

Agency offers institutions guidance on financial regulation compliance.

Week in Review

Week in Review

DOJ reaches tentative settlement with JPMorgan, Obama nominates head of Court of Federal Claims, and more…

Can a Regulatory Budget Trim Red Tape?

Can a Regulatory Budget Trim Red Tape?

A paperwork budget could gain bipartisan support.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Confirmation hearing for OIRA nominee, Supreme Court takings decision, CFPB offers exemptions, and more…

CFPB Possesses Unique Accountability Structure

CFPB Possesses Unique Accountability Structure

Consumer protection agency is sensibly structured to resist the dangers of client politics.

Week in Review

Week in Review

EPA proposes rule for stringent emissions standards, Supreme Court gives deference to FCC statutory interpretation, and more.

CFPB Seeks to Increase Oversight of Nonbank Student Loan Servicers

CFPB Seeks to Increase Oversight of Nonbank Student Loan Servicers

Proposed rule to protect nearly 50 million Americans with student loan debt.