Working to Give Consumers the Transparency They Deserve
Today, Professor Warren is testifying before Congress on our progress in building the consumer bureau. In her written testimony, she discusses our Know...
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Independent Research at the CFPB
The CFPB is building an Office of Research to support its commitment to evidence-based policymaking. The research office will produce new findings that...
CFPB Spending Update
Today, the CFPB is issuing its second spending update. As we stated in our last update, the goal of these releases is to provide you with a snapshot of how...
Continuing our work with Community Banks and Credit Unions
Since Professor Warren spoke at the Independent Community Bankers of America convention last month, she and I have continued to meet with community banks...
Fulfilling a Commitment
In our first week on the job, Professor Elizabeth Warren set a goal for the new consumer bureau: to reach out to small, independent bankers from all 50...
Keeping It Sunny at the CFPB
What do tap water, your eyeglasses, and the Consumer Bureau all have in common? They're all better when they're transparent! Okay, that was a pretty bad...
CFPB Spending Update: First Quarter – 2011
Today, the CFPB is issuing its first spending update. In our spending update, we will provide a snapshot of quarterly and year-to-date spending and the...
So, How Do We Put Elizabeth Warren’s Calendar Online?
One of the most popular features on this site is an interactive copy of Elizabeth Warren's calendar, which includes an RSS feed and the raw calendar data...
An Accountable Consumer Bureau
Last week, Professor Warren testified before Congress on our progress in building the consumer bureau. She talked about the many ways in which the CFPB is...
Be a Part of Our Supervision Team
We're looking for highly motivated individuals who want to make a difference and be part of an important mission: helping consumers. The Bureau is a...
It’s Always Sunny at the CFPB
This week, I'll be headed to Capitol Hill to testify before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit. I'm...
A Ray of HOPE for American Consumers
As we work to build a consumer bureau that's responsive to today's most pressing problems, many of us at the CFPB have travelled across the country to...
At the Podium with America’s Credit Unions
Last Tuesday morning, Professor Warren spoke to the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) at its Annual Governmental Affairs Conference. CUNA is a trade...
Building Better Consumer Protection
Should the price of credit be clear up front? Here at the new CFPB, we think the answer is yes – and we think that's a...
Professor Warren speaks with America’s credit unions
Yesterday, Professor Warren delivered an address to the Credit Union National Association, a trade association representing credit unions throughout the...
Talking to Small Financial Service Providers
Small financial institutions like community banks and credit unions play key roles in a competitive consumer financial products and services marketplace...
September 2010: Transfer Date Announced
Each day this week, we will feature information about an important milestone in the establishment of the new consumer bureau. Today's post is about our...
Finding a Home for the CFPB
Location, location, location. That's the real estate mantra, and the new consumer bureau is following the professional's lead. We are getting a permanent...
Open for Suggestions: Our Favorite Videos
A couple weeks ago, we asked you to submit your suggestions on building an effective new consumer bureau. Since then, we've been taking some of these...
February 2011: CFPB’s HR System Comes Online
Each day this week, we will feature information about an important milestone in the establishment of the new consumer bureau. Today's post is about our new...
December 2010: CFPB Implementation Team Reaches 100 Employees
Each day this week, we will feature information about an important milestone in the establishment of the new consumer bureau. Today's post is about staffing...
Professor Warren Speaks to Consumers Union
This afternoon, Professor Warren spoke at an event celebrating the 75th anniversary of Consumers Union. During her speech, she spoke about the CFPB's...
October 2010: CFPB Implementation Team Moves Into Temporary Headquarters
Each day this week, we will feature information about an important milestone in the establishment of the new consumer bureau. Today's post is about our...
February 2011: CFPB Website Launches
Each day this week, we will feature information about an important milestone in the establishment of the new consumer bureau. Today's post – the first in...
The CFPB’s Budget
Last year, the President signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which established the new consumer bureau. The...