Donald Trump

Clock's ticking: White House should name a permanent CFPB director

04/20/18

If President Trump doesn't name a director before the midterm elections, he could lose his best shot at reshaping the bureau long term.

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New twist in CFPB fight: Judges question Mulvaney’s dual role

04/12/18

A panel of judges remained skeptical of claims by Leandra English, deputy director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, that she is the rightful head of the agency. But they didn’t sound convinced that current acting Director Mick Mulvaney is, either.

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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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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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Kushner's N.J. Trump Tower got $200 million Citigroup loan

03/21/18

Trump Bay Street, a New Jersey luxury apartment tower part-owned by Kushner Cos., received a $200 million loan from Citigroup, according to two people familiar with the deal.

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Trump picks CNBC anchor Kudlow as top economic adviser

03/14/18

President Trump is expected to announce as early as Thursday morning that he has selected Larry Kudlow, the host of CNBC's "The Kudlow Report," to replace Gary Cohn as head of the National Economic Council, according to multiple media reports.

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Top candidates to replace Gary Cohn

03/12/18

As head of the National Economic Council, Gary Cohn played a key role in helping guide the Trump administration on its financial services policy, including on regulatory relief and housing finance reform. Institutions are anxiously watching to see who President Trump picks as Cohn's replacement.

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Early glimpse of banks' 1Q isn't exactly pretty

03/06/18

Deposit prices are starting to rise, deposit growth is slowing, commercial loan growth remains tepid (with some exceptions) and concerns are mounting about the economic toll of U.S. trade policy, bank executives said just a few weeks ahead of the end of the quarter.

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Kushner loan details sought from Deutsche Bank, two others

02/28/18

New York's banking regulator has asked Deutsche Bank and a pair of local lenders to provide information about their relationships with Jared Kushner, his family and the Kushner Cos., according to people familiar with the matter.

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CFPB's Mulvaney jabs at Warren while endorsing credit unions

02/27/18

Acting CFPB Director Mick Mulvaney dismissed concerns by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., about his leadership of the consumer agency while supporting a lighter regulatory touch for credit unions.

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