RSSMulvaney dissolves consumer advisory board
After canceling multiple meetings with its consumer advisory board, the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection bureau has dismissed all 25 CAB members, essentially dissolving the board.
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Mulvaney skips advisory board meetings
The acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has canceled multiple meetings with its consumer advisory board, causing statements of concern from some CAB members.
CFPB may shutter complaint database
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s online database has been inactive since December, and Acting Director Mick Mulvaney doesn’t seem keen to reopen it.
Political wrangling likely to reignite as Mulvaney’s term ends
Acting Director Mick Mulvaney’s temporary term at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ends June 22, and President Donald Trump has yet to name his replacement.
Trump signs reg relief bill
President Donald Trump signed the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S.2155), which eases some Dodd-Frank Act requirements, into law on May 24.
Trump finalizes repeal of auto-loan guidance
On May 21, President Donald Trump signed a resolution which negates 2013 guidance on auto loans issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau aimed at preventing discriminatory markups on indirect loans made by car dealers.
Student loan office latest to feel Mulvaney tweaks
CFPB Acting Director Mick Mulvaney is folding the Office of Students and Young Consumers into the Office of Financial Education, a move which swiftly drew the ire of high-ranking Democrats.
Jury sides with CFPB against Ohio law firm
The CFPB alleged that Weltman, Weinberg & Reis violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Consumer Financial Protection Act in their correspondence with consumers.
CFPB finalizes ‘Know Before You Owe’ amendment
The amendment will clarify when creditors may pass on increased costs to consumers and disclose them on a closing disclosure under the October 2015 rule.
House takes up legislation requiring more CFPB transparency
The Give Useful Information to Define Effective Compliance Act was introduced by Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wis.) and Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.) on April 17.
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