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CFPB Details "Abusive" in Policy Statement and Speech

04/03/23

In a few hours, I'll have the pleasure of hosting CFPB Director Rohit Chopra for a virtual talk at UCI Law (today at 12pm PDT, 3pm PDT). You can still join us by registering for the Zoom link here.

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CFPB poised to reinstate tough stance on payday lenders

03/29/21

A recent statement by acting Director Dave Uejio is the clearest signal that the agency plans to revive strong underwriting standards that the Trump administration eliminated.

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CFPB rescinds Trump-era policy defining 'abusive' conduct

03/11/21

The agency's new leadership, which has already unwound numerous actions from the prior administration, said the January 2020 guidance implementing criteria for punishing firms that mistreat customers was “inconsistent with the bureau’s duty to enforce Congress’s standard.”

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California Legislature Passes Mini-CFPB Bill; If You Liked The Department Of Business Oversight, Get Ready For The Department Of Financial Protection And Innovation

09/15/20

On August 31, both houses of the California legislature passed and sent to Governor Newsom for signature the California Consumer Financial Protection Law (the CCFPL).  Effective on January 1, 2021 if Governor Newsom signs the bill (which he is expected to do), the Department of Business Oversight will be replaced by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI).  Much of the law comes directly from Title X of the Dodd-Frank Act, with a particular focus on consumer protection.  While the DBO has authority to enforce specific laws, the focus of the DFPI will be on the kinds of

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TD Bank will pay $122M to settle CFPB charges of overdraft abuse

08/20/20

The bank has agreed to pay $97 million in customer restitution and a $25 million fine to settle allegations by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that it deceptively charged overdraft fees for certain ATM and debit card transactions.

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