The Federal Reserve Board and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announce inflation-adjusted dollar thresholds for Regulation CC funds availability
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed to block financial institutions from one potential source of new junk fee revenue – fees on instantaneously declined transactions.
CFPB propone bloquearles a las instituciones financieras una potencial fuente de ingresos por nuevas tarifas inesperadas; las penalidades por transacciones declinadas instatáneamente.
The FDIC Board of Directors is voting on a final rule to update the framework governing official FDIC signs and advertising requirements, as well as misrepresentations related to federal deposit insurance.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today issued a new report finding that many consumers are still being hit with unexpected overdraft and nonsufficient fund (NSF) fees, despite recent changes implemented by banks and credit unions that have eliminated billions of dollars in fees charged each year.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that many college-sponsored financial products have higher fees and worse terms and conditions compared to typical market products.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered U.S. Bank to pay nearly $21 million for keeping consumers from accessing unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nine months ago, several large domestic systemically important banks (DSIBs) failed. The stress in the financial system led policymakers to take emergency actions to halt the contagion.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today took action against Atlantic Union Bank for illegally enrolling thousands of customers in checking account overdraft programs.
I am proud of the CFPB’s work in getting consumers the resolutions they deserve, often through referrals from local organizations, Congressional offices, and many others.
The government’s promise that insured deposits will be protected from loss in the event of a bank failure has been the backbone of banking system stability for 90 years. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s stewardship of the Deposit Insurance Fund is vital to keeping that promise and maintaining the public’s confidence.
In March 2023, the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank threatened to create cascading stress throughout the banking system and inflict serious damage on the economy.