News – Page 33 – CFPB Journal

CFPB finalizes prepaid accounts rule

The changes adjust requirements for resolving errors on unregistered accounts and provide greater flexibility for credit cards linked to digital wallets as well as delaying implementation until April 2019.

Court denies CFPB suit for restitution against lender

The bureau was seeking penalties and restitution from CashCall, Inc., for violating the Consumer Financial Protection Act and the Dodd-Frank Act’s prohibition on “unfair, deceptive, and abusive acts and practices.”

CFPB to reconsider payday lending rule

Mick Mulvaney

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will reconsider its recently issued and highly controversial payday lending rule, it said in a statement issued today.

Warren objects to CFPB suspension of personal data collection

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)

New director Mick Mulvaney has suspended the bureau’s collection of personal identifying information when taking consumer complaints, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is not happy with the move.

GOP senator seeks probe into English appointment

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.)

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) launched an inquiry into the appointment of Leandra English to her role as chief of staff at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Resistance continues at the CFPB

Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, continues to face internal resistance to his recent appointment by President Trump.

Mulvaney asserts control at CFPB

Interim CFPB director Mick Mulvaney appointed six new high-ranking administrators to support him, each of whom are drawn from other positions within the Trump Administration.

Whistleblower accuses CFPB of fraud

A former employee of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has come forward with accusations of fraud against the agency.

CFPB fines Xerox for software errors

Xerox Business Solution was fined for issues stemming from defective software that sent erroneous information to consumer reporting agencies, which affected more than 1 million customers.

State AGs demand removal of Mulvaney

Past statements from Mulvaney – including a characterization of the bureau as “a joke” – disqualify him, said a letter signed by New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and 16 other state attorneys general.