The CFPB has filed a declaration with the Ninth Circuit in which Director Kraninger stated that she has ratified the Bureau’s decisions to issue a civil investigative demand to Seila Law, deny Seila Law’s request to modify or...more
The CFPB has issued its Fall 2019 Semi-Annual Report to Congress covering the period April 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019. ...more
One of my all-time favorite sayings is “actions speaker louder than words.” Or, in other words, what you do has a stronger impact on people than what you say. I can think of no better application of that maxim than to the...more
CFPB Director Kraninger was the sole witness at a House Financial Services Committee hearing thsi week on the Bureau’s Spring 2019 semi-annual report and at a Senate Banking Committee hearing yesterday on the report. ...more
Amazon announced this week that it will spend $700 million to retrain a third of its US workforce to adapt to the increasing amount of robotic and automation technology in its warehouses. The 6-year effort will eventually...more
CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger continues to chart her own course. CFPB developments include its settlement with a student loan management company, a public hearing on “abusive acts or practices, ” and updated guidance on...more
In mid-April, CFPB Director Kathleen Kraninger announced a symposia series aimed at facilitating a dialogue between the Bureau, consumers, and industry on CFPB policymaking. On June 25, 2019, the Bureau held its first...more
A new decision and order from Director Kraninger that, with minor changes, strictly enforces another CFPB civil investigative demand is a further indication that the CFPB’s enforcement activities remain robust under her...more
In February 2019, the CFPB released the highly anticipated revamp of its Payday Rule, reinforcing its more lenient attitude towards payday lenders. In light of the Bureau’s softer touch, as well as similar developments at the...more
During his tenure, former CFPB Acting Director Mick Mulvaney brought significant changes to the Bureau’s structure and operations. As the new CFPB Director, Kathy Kraninger will have the benefit of a full five-year term to...more