The CFPB Establishes Framework to Better Coordinate with State Regulators
Bureau Expands Efforts to Coordinate with State Bank and Nonbank Regulators on Supervision and Enforcement Matters WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Conference of…
On the Announcement of an Eid al-Fitr Ceasefire in Sudan
I welcome the announcements by the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces that they intend to abide by a three-day Eid al-Fitr ceasefire. I spoke with General Burhan…
CFPB Finalizes Amendments to Ability-to-Repay Rule
Rules to Facilitate Lending by Certain Small Creditors and Community Lenders WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized rules to facilitate access to credit by creating…
United States – Iceland Strategic Dialogue
The United States and Iceland held the annual U.S.-Iceland Strategic Dialogue today in Washington, D.C., led by Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Kami Witmer, Office…
CFPB Takes Action to Stop Florida Company From Engaging in Illegal Debt-Relief Practices
The Bureau Alleges Company’s Conduct is Abusive and Deceptive WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today filed a complaint in a federal district court against a Florida…
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Western Sahara de Mistura
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Western Sahara Staffan de…
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Complaint Data Now Searchable by State
Credit Reporting and Money Transfer Complaints Also Added to the Database WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) expanded its Consumer Complaint Database to include state-by-state information.…
Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Lu’s Travel to the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan
Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will travel to the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan on April 22-27. Assistant Secretary Lu will lead a U.S.…
Earth Day 2023 – United States Department of State
On the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day, we are reminded to maintain our focus on responding to the threats to our planet while also taking stock of progress made. The…
CFPB Releases Exam Procedures for New Mortgage Rules
First Round of Procedures Gives Industry Advance Notice of Exam Expectations WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published the first update to its exam procedures for…