CFPB

CFPB pursues fine against Wells Fargo that could reach $1B: Report

04/09/18

According to the Reuters report, which cited unnamed sources, acting CFPB Director Mick Mulvaney is seeking a settlement with Wells over claims related to force-placed auto insurance and improper mortgage fees.

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RIP GSE reform, emoji translation and Mulvaney’s CFPB plan: Top stories of the week

04/06/18

GSE reform a likely scratch from this year’s to-do list; banks’ difficulties in speaking emoji; reactions to Mick Mulvaney’s plans for the CFPB; and more.

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Bank regulatory actions under Trump fall to historic lows

04/06/18

As lawmakers consider reforms to the Dodd-Frank Act, fresh data shows a dramatic reduction in new items issued by the regulatory agencies.

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State AGs look to fill CFPB void; Dimon's glass-half-full on JPM

04/06/18

Several states have created their own operations aimed at shoring up what they see as oversight holes created by the CFPB; JPMorgan CEO’s annual letter (47 pages, this one) runs the gamut.

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'The starting line of a very bad path’: Comments of the week

04/05/18

Readers react to Mick Mulvaney’s proposal to restructure the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, opine on Community Reinvestment Act reform ideas, weigh in on emojis in digital banking and more.

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Mulvaney thwarts Warren inquiry, citing CFPB structure

04/05/18

The agency’s acting director uses a reply letter to the senator not to answer her questions but to underscore that Congress lacks the ability to compel answers to such questions.

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Mulvaney responds to Warren; Deutsche’s investment

04/05/18

CFPB acting director uses the senator’s own words against her; Wall Street veteran’s addition shows the German bank is committed to U.S. investment banking.

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CFPB requests public input on financial education programs

04/04/18

The information request is the 11th issued by the agency since acting CFPB Director Mick Mulvaney in January launched a review to examine the bureau's practices.

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Mulvaney’s CFPB plan is dangerous

04/03/18

His suggestion to force major agency rules to be preapproved by Congress is a threat to consumers and lenders alike.

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CFPB revamp assailed; Walmart expands money transfers

04/03/18

The agency would be subject to congressional and White House oversight; American customers will be able to send money to 200 countries.

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