The nomination of Richard Cordray to again head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was approved by the U.S. Senate Banking Committee by a 12-10 vote that was split down party lines. Every Democrat on the Committee approved Cordray, every Republican … Continue reading
After this week's confirmation hearings, Republican senators continue to block the nomination of Richard Cordray to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. However, a Senate panel has scheduled a meeting for March 19 to vote on Cordray, as well as … Continue reading
The re-nomination of Richard Cordray as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau remains a political hot button. Cordray can be confirmed by majority vote in the Senate, but a minority of 40 Senators can block an agreement to hold … Continue reading
California Supreme Court Makes it Easier for Apple, Online Businesses to Collect Personal Data A divided California Supreme Court ruled that online merchants such as Apple and Ticketmaster can require consumers to furnish personal information to make credit card purchases. … Continue reading
With Cordray Nomination, Obama Renews Fight With GOP President Obama renominated Richard Cordray for head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday. Cordray is currently serving in the post thanks to a recess appointment. A year and a half ago, … Continue reading
2012 was a relatively quiet year for the credit card industry. However, there were a number of developments that may have a far-reaching impact in the years to come. Here are the top ten credit card stories of 2012: Swipe … Continue reading
Bank of America’s Plan to Drive Mobile Banking Beyond 12 Million Users As part of a drive to sign up more people for mobile banking, Bank of America is outfitting its teller stations with quick response (QR) codes that can … Continue reading
Credit Card Penalty Payments are Arriving More than $425 million in refunds and restitution will soon be sent to millions of consumers nationwide, penalties paid for deceptive credit card practices. And another $410 million--from Bank of America--is already landing in … Continue reading
Consumer Credit Growth Cools, Credit Card Use Sags In September, growth in consumer credit cooled as households appeared to use their credit cards less frequently. According to Federal Reserve data released this week, consumer credit grew $11.36 billion in September, lower … Continue reading