The 2016 presidential election’s effect on the CFPB and the consumer financial services industry is the subject of considerable speculation and interest. On Wednesday, February 8, 2017, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm ET, we will hold a special webinar, “Consumer Financial Services Under the Trump Administration,” to discuss many of the questions that are now being asked about the future of the CFPB and consumer financial services regulation. … Continue Reading
Election
Election results portend significant changes for CFPB; Ballard Spahr to conduct Nov. 30 webinar
By Alan S. Kaplinsky on
As a result of Donald J. Trump’s election as President, coupled with the Democrats’ failure to wrest control of the House or Senate from the Republicans, the CFPB can be expected to undergo significant changes that are likely to have the effect of reducing the agency’s impact.
On November 30, 2016, from 2 p.m.… Continue Reading
Full speed ahead at the CFPB
By Alan S. Kaplinsky on
Posted in CFPB General, Regulatory and Enforcement
With President Obama’s reelection and control of the Senate remaining firmly in control of the Democrats, the CFPB’s hand has strengthened. I had been saying all along that even if Mitt Romney became President, it was unlikely that there would be any weakening of the CFPB until at least 2014 when Romney would have had the opportunity to appoint a new director.… Continue Reading