CFPB Announces Project Catalyst Research Pilot on Tax-Time Saving
Bureau Examines Ways to Encourage Consumers to Use Tax Refunds to Build Savings WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a Project Catalyst research pilot to…
Joint Statement from the United States, Japan, and Australia on the United Kingdom Joining the Blue Dot Network
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Government of Japan, and the Government of Australia, on the occasion of…
FDIC and CFPB Collaborate to Develop a Spanish-Language Tool for Older Adults to Prevent Financial Exploitation
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today launched a Spanish-language version of Money Smart for Older Adults. This free financial resource tool is designed…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi Before Their Meeting
FOREIGN MINISTER HAYASHI: We appreciate you being here in Karuizawa. And you know I (inaudible) in which you (inaudible) first day here in Karuizawa. So I still remember the first…
CFPB Takes Action Against M&T Bank for Deceptively Advertising Free Checking
M&T to Refund $2.9 Million to Approximately 59,000 Account Holders Who Paid Fees for Free Checking WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action against M&T…
CFPB Report Finds Distressed Private Student Loan Borrowers Driven Into Default
Bureau Publishes Sample Letter to Help Borrowers Request Repayment Options WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Student Loan Ombudsman released a report highlighting complaints by struggling private…
Reverend Samson’s Prison Sentence – United States Department of State
We join the international community in condemning the sentencing of Reverend Dr. Hkalam Samson and call for his immediate and unconditional release. On April 7, the Myitkyina Prison in Burma’s…
CFPB Finalizes Rule to Promote More Effective Privacy Disclosures
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today finalized a rule to promote more effective privacy disclosures from financial institutions to their customers. The new rule, which was…
Senior Official for Global Women’s Issues Fotovat Travels to the United Kingdom
Senior Official to the Secretary of State in the Office of Global Women’s Issues Katrina Fotovat will visit Belfast from April 16–19. Senior Official Fotovat will engage with a wide…
CFPB Finalizes Minor Changes to Mortgage Rules to Ensure Access to Credit
Changes Will Assist Nonprofits and Allow for Refunds of Excess Points and Fees for Qualified Mortgages Washington, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today finalized minor adjustments to…