consumer protection

Report: CFPB Drops Lawsuit Against Zelle Operator and Owner Banks

Report: CFPB Drops Lawsuit Against Zelle Operator and Owner Banks
Report: CFPB Drops Lawsuit Against Zelle Operator and Owner Banks
March 04, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reportedly dropped its lawsuit targeting the operator and three owner banks of Zelle. The regulator said in a Tuesday...

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CFPB Upheaval Leaves Hundreds of Millions in Settlements Unclaimed
CFPB Upheaval Leaves Hundreds of Millions in Settlements Unclaimed
March 03, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

With the CFPB’s future in limbo, so too are hundreds of millions in consumer settlements. For example, Reuters reported Monday (March 3), there is a $100 million pot...

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FTC Taps Deputy With Background in ‘Contentious Merger Review’
FTC Taps Deputy With Background in ‘Contentious Merger Review’
February 18, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

Big business had hoped the Trump administration would approach regulation somewhat differently than its predecessor. But a pair of announcements Tuesday (Feb. 18) from the...

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Report: CFPB Acting Director Tells Employees to Stop Working
Report: CFPB Acting Director Tells Employees to Stop Working
February 10, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

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...

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CFPB HQ Shuts Down as Vought Freezes Enforcement
CFPB HQ Shuts Down as Vought Freezes Enforcement
February 09, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) new boss has put a hold on consumer protections. Workers at the financial regulator will work from home this...

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Shein’s Marketplace Reportedly Facing EU Investigation
Shein’s Marketplace Reportedly Facing EU Investigation
February 03, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

Shein is reportedly facing a probe in Europe over its compliance with consumer laws. The investigation by the European Commission (EC) will look at whether the...

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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  |  Legal & Regulation

The CFPB has published its annual list of companies that collect and sell consumer data. The list, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Thursday...

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CFPB Seeks Public Comment on Consumer Protections Regarding Emerging Payments
CFPB Seeks Public Comment on Consumer Protections Regarding Emerging Payments
January 10, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking public comment on how existing laws apply to emerging consumer payment mechanisms offered through tech companies and...

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