CFPB-PR-240827-1 (Aug. 21, 2024) CFPB Report Finds Large Retail Chains Charging Cash-back Fees to Customers Using Debit and Prepaid Cards – Closures of banks have created conditions for major dollar store chains to charge for cash back WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a new report finding Americans are paying tens […]
Category: Agency Reports
Agency Reports are official documents produced by governmental or regulatory bodies that provide detailed information on their activities, findings, and assessments related to specific areas of their mandate. These reports often include data analyses, performance evaluations, compliance audits, and policy recommendations. They serve as a critical tool for transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making, helping stakeholders, including policymakers and the public, understand the effectiveness of regulatory measures and identify areas for improvement. Through these reports, agencies communicate their progress, challenges, and strategies to address emerging issues within their jurisdiction.
CFPB-PR-240807-1 (Aug. 7, 2024) CFPB Report Finds Lenders Cramming Markup Fees and Confusing Terms into Solar Energy Loans – Agency issues nationwide consumer advisory on predatory solar lending. Date: Aug. 7, 2024 Accessed: Aug. 26, 2024 Source URL: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/cfpb-report-finds-lenders-cramming-markup-fees-and-confusing-terms-into-solar-energy-loans/ Categories: CFTC CFTC-24 CFTC-2401 Agency Reports Solar Energy Loans PDF Notes: The PDF viewer below disables […]
CPSC-PR-24-115 (Feb. 8, 2024) Ahead of Sunday’s Game, CPSC Reminds Families to Tackle the Deadly Hazard of TV and Furniture Tip-Overs – New CPSC Report Shows Children, Older Adults Remain at Most Risk for Tip-Over Incidents; Disparities Remain Among Certain Demographics WASHINGTON, D.C. – As many Americans prepare to purchase new TVs ahead of the big […]
FTC-PR-240313-2 (Mar. 13, 2024) FTC Issues Infant Formula Supply Disruptions Report Today, the Federal Trade Commission issued a report on market factors relevant to infant formula supply disruptions, which details aspects of the U.S. infant formula market that rendered it vulnerable to supply disruptions in 2022. The report also outlines considerations for policymakers to help create a […]
FTC-PR-240311-2 (Mar. 11, 2024) FTC Submits Annual Budget Request to Congress The Federal Trade Commission submitted to Congress its Fiscal Year 2025 budget request, in support of the President’s FY 2025 budget for the federal government. The budget request also includes the Performance Plan for FY 2024 and FY 2025, and Performance Report for FY 2023, […]
FTC-PR-240216-2 (Feb. 16, 2024) FTC Staff Provides Annual Letter to CFPB On 2023 Equal Credit Opportunity Act Activities The staff of the Federal Trade Commission has provided the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) an annual summary of its enforcement and related activities (PDF) on the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA). Date: Feb. 16, 2024 Accessed: Sep. 9, […]
FTC-PR-240209-1 (Feb. 9, 2024) As Nationwide Fraud Losses Top $10 Billion in 2023, FTC Steps Up Efforts to Protect the Public – Investment scams lead in reported losses at more than $4.6 billion Newly released Federal Trade Commission data show that consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, marking the first time that […]
CFPB-PR-240105-1 (Jan. 5, 2024) CFPB Report Identifies Challenges Faced by Borrowers in Resumption of Student Loan Payments – CFPB oversight identifies long hold times, inaccurate billing statements, and processing delays. Date: Jan. 5, 2024 Accessed: Aug. 26, 2024 Source URL: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/cfpb-report-identifies-challenges-faced-by-borrowers-in-resumption-of-student-loan-payments/ Categories: CFPB CFPB-24 CFTC-2401 Agency Report Student Loans PDF Notes: The PDF viewer below […]