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Warren probes ethics officials over Mulvaney's job discussions

01/15/19

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is asking whether acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney's reported talks to be president of the University of South Carolina violated the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act.

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CFPB to scrap key underwriting portion of payday rule

01/14/19

The agency is expected soon to propose a revamp of the 2017 regulation that would eliminate the ability-to-repay provisions, which small-dollar lenders saw as a direct threat to their business.

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Challenge of CFPB falls short as Supreme Court passes on case

01/14/19

The U.S. Supreme Court turned away a broad challenge to the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the agency that Republicans say has stifled economic growth through over-regulation.

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CFPB mortgage rule didn’t cost industry much, agency says

01/10/19

As required by the Dodd-Frank Act, the bureau released long-awaited "look-back" reviews to assess the impact of mortgage underwriting and servicing rules on the industry and the credit markets.

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Ginnie Mae head's surprise resignation prolongs permanent leadership gap

01/09/19

Acting Ginnie Mae President Michael Bright will leave his post on January 16 and will no longer seek confirmation to be the permanent head of the mortgage secondary market agency.

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11 policymakers to watch in 2019

01/08/19

These heads of regulatory agencies and key members of Congress will determine the course of banking rules in the new year.

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USAA mishandled payday disputes, opened unauthorized accounts: CFPB

01/03/19

The bank will pay over $15 million in restitution and fines to settle claims that it neglected stop-payment requests and reopened deposit accounts without customers' consent.

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New CFPB chief’s memo to staff: Enforce law, but don’t presume guilt

01/03/19

In her New Year’s message, CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger called on the agency to ensure that consumers are treated fairly and that “the marketplace is innovating.”

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Elizabeth Warren takes major step toward presidential run

12/31/18

The Massachusetts progressive said in a New Year's Eve email and video message to supporters that she’s launching an exploratory committee for a 2020 bid, which could give her an early edge in fundraising among several potential rivals for the Democratic Party nomination.

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CFPB once again enters new year with direction TBD

12/25/18

The biggest question is whether new CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger will deviate from the pro-industry policies of her predecessor, or bring continuity.

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