After years of debate about the U.S. Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s legality, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Monday (June 29) that the Obama-era agency’s structure is unconstitutional — although the body can continue if changed from its current form. Get the Full...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has made it easier for people to access stimulus CARES Act funds by removing some of the legal barriers barring banks from issuing the payments through prepaid accounts, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the...
The Supreme Court heard arguments about whether a sitting U.S. president has the authority to fire the leader of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which was formed after the financial crisis, according to the Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
The chairwoman of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Maxine Waters, told the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Kathy Kraninger, that the organization needs to do better. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit on Thursday (Jan. 30) against Citizens Bank over alleged violations of the Truth In Lending Act (TILA). It filed the complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island. Get the Full Story...
For the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), 2020 may be a landmark year. There’s the looming question over the agency’s very constitutionality, recent definitions of what equates to “abusive” practices may scale back investigations (and fines) and some states seek to boost consumer protections. We...
The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed lawsuits against several companies offering to forgive student loan debt for allegedly obtaining peoples’ data illegally, charging unlawful fees and engaging in “deceitful conduct,” an announcement said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
In the years ahead, might there be a greater number of smaller financial institutions (FIs) offering remittance services? 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...
Payday lending practices again came under fire Wednesday (Oct. 16) from members of the U.S. Congress, as Kathy Kraninger, director of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB), faced lawmakers during their semi-annual review of the agency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
