Takeaways for Banks from the CFPB’s Recent Consent Order on Garnishment Orders
Let's Talk What to Bring to Your First Family Law Appointment
The CFPB has filed a complaint against Synapse Financial Technologies Inc, alleging that the company engaged in unfair acts and practices in violation of the Section 1036(a)(1)(B) of the CFPA by failing to maintain sufficient...more
On October 7, the CFPB released the Fall edition of its Supervisory Highlights, “Special Edition Auto Finance,” focusing on the auto finance market. The report highlights various supervisory observations and enforcement...more
The FDIC, OCC, and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have coordinated the release of new policies that will govern each agency’s consideration of bank merger transactions. The FDIC and OCC each published final statements of...more
On June 4, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a circular warning against the use of unlawful or unenforceable terms and conditions in contracts for consumer financial products or services. According to the...more
On February 14, 2024, the Minnesota Bankers Association and Lake Central Bank (the “Plaintiffs”) filed their memorandum in opposition to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) motion to dismiss their challenge to...more
On November 15, the CFPB announced a consent order against a Chicago-based small-dollar lender for allegedly violating a 2019 order and by independently violating the CFPA. According to the 2019 consent order, the respondent...more
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
In this month's article, we share some of our top "bites" for the prior month covered during the May 2023 webinar....more
On Monday May 10, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or the Bureau) released a circular regarding the Bureau’s newest guidance that if a “financial institution unilaterally reopens [deposit] accounts to...more
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) warned banks that unilaterally re-opening consumer accounts after account closure could constitute an unfair act or practice and the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC)...more
On July 28, 2022, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a Consent Order against a large bank (the Bank), claiming that the Bank created sales pressure on its employees that encouraged employees to...more
Regulatory Announcements- FTC Commissioner Phillips Plans to Leave the Agency in the Fall, Per Media Reports. On August 8, several media outlets reported that FTC Commissioner Noah Phillips informed his staff through a memo...more
The CFPB entered into a Consent Order with U.S. Bank National Association over allegations that U.S. Bank pressured and incentivized its employees to open unauthorized accounts, in violation of the Consumer Financial...more
In a recent consent order with a national bank, the CFPB found that the bank committed UDAAP violations in its process for handling garnishment orders and by including certain waiver language in its deposit account...more
This survey summarizes several recent developments affecting bank deposits and payment systems. These include payments-related consent orders and enforcement actions by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) and...more
Monday on Wall Street was the equivalent of a well-forecast storm that still managed to blow meteorologists’ minds. The deadly combination of diving oil prices and yet more COVID-19 worries spelled disaster for U.S. markets,...more
As recently as last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has continued on its campaign of federal consumer protection and enforcement decisions. Namely, we have been sharing with our readers and constituents the...more
The CFPB’s October 2017 complaint report, which the CFPB calls a “special edition” monthly complaint report, departs from the format of the CFPB’s standard monthly reports. (The CFPB’s June and July 2017 complaint reports...more
U.S. Senate disapproves Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's rule prohibiting arbitration clauses in consumer contracts with Vice President Pence casting the tie-breaking vote....more
In light of recent high-profile breaches of highly sensitive data, this is a good time to remind individuals of how to protect their identity and credit information....more
As expected, the Fed left interest rates at current levels yesterday, though it hinted at another December rate hike and officially unveiled the start of its bond wind-down next month....more
As the scandal grows, WF’s newish CEO, Timothy Sloan, faces the unfortunate reality of being a company man (30-years at Wells) when the foundations of that company are cracking....more
The CFPB has issued another report on checking account overdraft services, “Data Point: Frequent Overdrafts.” The new report represents the CFPB’s third report dealing with overdraft services. It previously issued a white...more
Despite continued efforts in Congress to curtail the scope of the CFPB, the Bureau continues to move ahead with issuing new regulations, conducting investigations and initiating enforcement actions. As part of its efforts,...more
The Times gives us an intriguing long read on Uber’s Travis Kalanick, the controversial CEO whose vision has helped propel the ride-hailing company even as his no-limits approach has led the company into months of crisis....more