Christopher Mufarrige is named acting director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection; TD Bank promotes Andrew Stewart, ...

The root of the CFPB’s ineffectiveness is that it believes regulation is the way to fix the banking industry’s problems. To be effective, it must innovate, not regulate.

The ruling, which went into effect this week, requires businesses to make canceling a subscription as easy as signing up for ...

The CFPB is widely seen as a key ally of American consumers, but critics say it costs too much and stifles innovation.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has imposed a $15 million fine on Equifax, a consumer reporting agency, for failing to adequately investigate consumer disputes regarding credit reports.

Melissa Holyoak, an FTC commissioner known for her ties to tech giants like Google, is being considered for director of the ...

Background, Purpose, and Structure of the Proposed Rule - On January 13, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published ...

On January 13, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed a rule to prohibit provisions in agreements for consumer ...

The FTC and the State of Colorado recently sued a prominent property management company, alleging hidden fees added on top of ...

The effort got a boost last week from a top Federal Trade Commission official, who sent a letter to Gov. Jared Polis urging the state to target so-called “junk fees.” ...

Major retailers can tailor prices based on customer data including location, demographics or shopping history, the US Federal ...

"By offering predatory credit with just a few taps on your cell phone, cash advance apps are a loan shark in your pocket ..