America’s Credit Unions Voices Support for Overturning CFPB’s Overdraft Rule
In the evolving struggle over the CFPB’s overdraft fee policy, America’s Credit Unions in collaboration with five other financial services trades has submitted a letter to Congress to reverse the rule set to take effect in October. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.
Cap on Overdraft Fees Put on Back Burner as Acting CFPB Director Bessent Freezes Activity
Following the firing of former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, new Acting Director Scott Bessent has ordered that much of the CFPB’s current initiatives be halted. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.
America’s Credit Unions Sets 2025 Advocacy Priorities
In the first week of the new year, America’s Credit Unions has released its official advocacy priorities for 2025, just two months ahead of the Governmental Affairs Conference, reports Emily Claus.
CFPB Slaps Navy Federal Credit Union with $95 Million “Junk Fees” Penalty
The Consumer Protection Financial Bureau announced it had agreed with Navy Federal Credit Union on a penalty totaling $95 million for authorize positive, settle negative overdraft protection practices spanning years; CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.
Supreme Court’s Rules in Favor of CFPB; Director Chopra Ramps Up Activity
Now that the Supreme Court has found the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s funding mechanism constitutional, Director Rohit Chopra is revving up the agency’s engines, reports David Baumann.
Texas Judge Issues Injunction on CFPB’s Credit Card Late Fee Rule
In the ongoing case of financial institutions vs the CFPB, a Federal Judge in Texas has issued an injunction of the CFPB’s credit card late fee ruling, reports Emily Claus.
CFPB and Credit Unions Clash on Fee Income Reporting and Protections
In recent news on the never-ending clash between credit unions and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regarding fee income, credit unions are speaking out against new requirements making fee income public information, reports Emily Claus.
CFPB’s Credit Card Late Fee Rule Change Still Slated for May 2024 Despite Staunch Opposition
Opponents of the CFPB’s credit card late fee proposal are trying to shoot it down everywhere. So far, they are failing. The rule still is slated to go into effect next month. David Baumann reports on the latest developments.
The Fight Against the CFPB’s Late Fee Rule Continues, But Not In Texas
In the latest update on pushback against the CFBP’s credit card late fee ruling, a Texas judge has rejected trade groups’ request for the suit to be filed in the lone star state—where the conditions are more favorable—instead of Washington D.C. Emily Claus reports.
CFPB’s Contentious Credit Card Rule Will Face Stiff Challenge
On March 5, the CFPB issued its final rule governing credit card late fees, reports David Baumann.
