Concerned that privileged bank information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau may not be protected, the American Bar Association has asked Congress to pass legislation that would create a single, consistent standard for handling privileged bank documents. "As you...
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The still-forming Consumer Financial Protection Bureau -- a centerpiece of the overhaul of financial rules enacted last year -- launched its website Thursday, seeking feedback on the agency's creation and priorities. The beta versio... Read Post
James Surowiecki asks the GOP to end its crusade against Elizabeth Warren and her efforts to reform the banking and lending industries with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Meatpackers hated the Meat Inspection Act of 1906,... Read Post
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is working on new regulations to protect lenders from unfair bank practices, marking the Bureau's first significant move since it was created under last year's Dodd/Frank act. Raj Date, the i... Read Post