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December

12
2024
Industry News

Sen. Scott: CFPB ignoring call to pause rulemaking until Trump takes office

Senate Banking Committee ranking Republican Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C. said on December 11 that unlike several other regulators, the CFPB is ignoring his call to pause rulemaking until the Trump Administration takes office.

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December

12
2024
Trends

WebRecon Oct 2024 Stats: Everything Up in Oct and YTD

Quick analysis: Everything Up in Oct and YTD

October was an across-the-board up month, with CFPB complaints +5.6 in Oct and +119.3% YTD, TCPA suits +17.5% in Oct and +4.4% YTD, FDCPA suits +4.1% in Oct and +6.3% YTD and FCRA suits +2.1% in Oct and +10.1% YTD.

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December

12
2024
Industry News

Acting Comptroller Discusses the Increasing Prevalence of Financial Fraud

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu today discussed the rising challenge of financial fraud, emphasizing its pervasive impact on consumers and the broader financial system during a Women in Housing and Finance Public Policy Luncheon.

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December

12
2024
Industry News

FTC and DOJ Withdraw Guidelines for Collaboration Among Competitors

Today, the Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division (DOJ) jointly announced the withdrawal of the Antitrust Guidelines for Collaborations Among Competitors (Collaboration Guidelines).

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December

12
2024
Industry News

CFPB Closes Overdraft Loophole to Save Americans Billions in Fees

Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action to close an outdated overdraft loophole that exempted overdraft loans from lending laws. The agency’s final rule on overdraft fees applies to the banks and credit unions with more than $10 billion in assets that dominate the U.S. market.

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