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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Takes Over as CFPB Acting Director

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Takes Over as CFPB Acting Director
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Takes Over as CFPB Acting Director
February 03, 2025  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Monday (Feb. 3) that President Donald Trump designated Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as the CFPB’s acting director Friday (Jan....

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Does Trump 1.0 Give Clues to the CFPB’s Fate During Trump 2.0?
Does Trump 1.0 Give Clues to the CFPB’s Fate During Trump 2.0?
February 03, 2025  |  CFPB

At the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a sizable shoe has dropped. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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CFPB Director Chopra Fired by Trump
CFPB Director Chopra Fired by Trump
February 02, 2025  |  CFPB

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra was fired by President Donald Trump on Saturday (Feb. 1) morning. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Government Exit Packages and Defunding May Mute Financial Regulators
Government Exit Packages and Defunding May Mute Financial Regulators
January 31, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

The shakeup on Capitol Hill — still ongoing, as the Trump administration settles in for its second round, as the new Congress has been seated...

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Wise to Settle CFPB Allegations of Issues Around Advertisements and Disclosures
Wise to Settle CFPB Allegations of Issues Around Advertisements and Disclosures
January 30, 2025  |  CFPB

International remittance company Wise and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reached an agreement to settle the regulator’s allegations that the company advertised inaccurate fees and failed...

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CFPB Warns Consumers of Rising Number of Credit Reporting Firms
CFPB Warns Consumers of Rising Number of Credit Reporting Firms
January 30, 2025  |  CFPB

The CFPB has published its annual list of companies that collect and sell consumer data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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CFPB Finds Servicemembers Pay More Than Civilians for Auto Loans
CFPB Finds Servicemembers Pay More Than Civilians for Auto Loans
January 29, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Wednesday (Jan. 29) that it will continue to protect servicemembers’ financial interests after finding that servicemembers pay more...

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CFPB Terminates 2022 Consent Order Against Wells Fargo
CFPB Terminates 2022 Consent Order Against Wells Fargo
January 28, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

Wells Fargo has announced the termination of its 2022 consent order with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) related to automobile lending, consumer deposit accounts...

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