CFPB launches task force to identify gaps in consumer finance law
CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger announced the creation of a task force to research and identify potential conflicts in consumer finance law. ... Read full article
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Mulvaney's defense of CFPB board upheaval: I'm trying to fix leaks
The acting director cited the size of advisory boards and some members’ reticence among reasons for his decision. ... Read full article
Consumer advocates file brief opposing CFPB’s Mulvaney
Advocacy groups filed an amicus brief supporting Leandra English’s suit to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, arguing that President Trump's interim pick of Mick Mulvaney was illegal. ... Read full article
Stop ATM fees on unemployment aid, consumer advocates say
Six states and D.C. still charge in-network fees when unemployed workers cash in assistance delivered through prepaid cards. ... Read full article
When there's too much month at the end of the money
Income volatility is a persistent problem for millions of U.S. households. Banks and fintech companies are trying to help consumers cope — but the industry can do more. ... Read full article
Banks' call for looser robo-call rules getting friendlier reception
The newly installed chairman of the Federal Communications Commission voted against 2015 rules that largely rejected the banking industry's entreaties. ... Read full article