Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation
FTC Names General Counsel and Heads of Consumer Protection and Competition Bureaus
February 10, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission has a new general counsel and two new heads of bureaus. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Report: CFPB Acting Director Tells Employees to Stop Working
February 10, 2025

The new acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Russell Vought, reportedly told the agency’s employees Monday (Feb. 10) to stay out of the office and not perform any work tasks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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With CFPB Closed, Open Banking Awaits Next Steps
February 10, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is shuttered — at least for now. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Treasury Union Files Suit to Combat CFPB Shutdown
February 10, 2025

The CFPB’s sudden weekend shutdown is now the subject of a federal lawsuit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Judge Blocks Musk’s DOGE From Accessing Treasury Payments Data
February 10, 2025

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Elon Musk’s government efficiency group from accessing the U.S. Treasury’s payment system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Bank Regulation
Banking Sector Vet Rodney Hood Named Acting OCC Head
February 09, 2025

One of America’s main financial regulators has a new acting director. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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DOGE Reportedly Gets Access to Government’s Accounting Hub
February 09, 2025

Elon Musk is reportedly sending his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access the federal government’s central accounting system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

CFPB
CFPB HQ Shuts Down as Vought Freezes Enforcement
February 09, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) new boss has put a hold on consumer protections. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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What to Watch for as CFPB Stops Rulemaking in Its Tracks
February 07, 2025

To say it’s been an eventful week for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau might be an understatement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...