CFPB Launches Public Inquiry into Arbitration Clauses
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) launched a public inquiry into how consumers and financial services companies are affected by arbitration and arbitration clauses. “Arbitration clauses are…
CFPB hires Stuart Ishimaru to head the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion
Office to Promote Diversity in the Financial Services Industry WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today announced the selection of Stuart Ishimaru to head the newly established…
Designation of Sri Lankan Governor Due to Involvement in a Gross Violation of Human Rights
The United States is designating Wasantha Karannagoda, Governor of North Western Province in Sri Lanka, pursuant to Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations…
Day 427: war diaries w/Former Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer @arestovych & #Feygin
There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this “macho” propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and…
FFIEC Implements New InfoBase Technology for The Information Technology Examination Handbook
### The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a 21st century agency that helps consumer finance markets work by making rules more effective, by consistently and fairly enforcing those rules,…
Annual Greening Diplomacy Initiative Award and GDI-OBO Resilience Innovation Fund Winners Announced
For over a decade, the Greening Diplomacy Initiative (GDI) has catalyzed climate solutions within the U.S. State Department’s management and operations to help conserve natural and financial resources, build climate…
CFPB Considers Rules to Simplify Mortgage Points and Fees
Rules Would Bring Greater Transparency to the Mortgage Market WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) outlined rules it is considering that would simplify mortgage points and…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with African Union Commission Chairperson Faki About Ending the Fighting in Sudan
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat today about U.S.-AU collaboration to create…
CFPB Considers Rules on Prepaid Cards
Bureau Aims to Promote Safety and Transparency in Emerging Prepaid Market; Launches Ask CFPB: Prepaid Cards WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took the first step toward…
CFPB Proposes Procedural Rule on Supervising Nonbanks that Pose Risks to Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today is proposing a rule that would set up procedures to supervise nonbanks that may have engaged in activities that pose risks…