The Latest Breaking News from Rohit Chopra

Michael Hiltzik: Wells Fargo got slammed with a $3.7-billion penalty. So why doesn't it sound sorry?

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau left very little unsaid when it announced, a few days before Christmas, $3.7 billion in assessments against Wells Fargo Bank for more than a decade of legal violations harming its millions of customers.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 28, 2022

Wells Fargo to pay $3.7 billion settling charges it wrongfully seized homes and cars

The case marks the largest penalty ever imposed by the federal watchdog agency the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Customers who were harmed will receive $2 billion in restitution.

WEKU · Dec 20, 2022

Wells Fargo to pay $3.7 billion for mistreating customers

NEW YORK: Wells Fargo Co agreed to a $3.7 billion settlement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to settle a variety of allegations of mistreating customers, including a $1.7 billion fine that’s the biggest in CFPB history.

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2022

Watchdog head: Bad actors should face more than big fines

The head of the nation’s financial watchdog is having second thoughts about using fines to deter illegal behavior in the financial industry, saying some companies have gotten so big that the money makes little difference

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022

Fintechs question CFPB’s faith in innovation over ‘safe harbors’

WASHINGTON — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s decision to end temporary “safe harbors” for two financial technology companies is raising eyebrows in the community, with some wondering if the agency is committed to promoting financial innovation.

Tribune News Service · Jul 19, 2022

Fintechs question CFPB’s faith in innovation over ‘safe harbors’ - Roll Call

Financial technology firms are worried about the ramifications of a regulator’s decisions to end two temporary safe harbor protections.

Roll Call · Jul 19, 2022

India bars Pulitzer-winning Kashmiri photojournalist from flying to France

Sanna Irshad Mattoo says she was stopped by immigration officials at Delhi airport despite holding a valid visa

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2022

Some South Asian Americans believe caste-based prejudices exist in the U.S.

Some South Asians see the caste system as a reality in the United States and others do not. California State University and others have added caste as a protected category against discrimination.

WEKU · May 2, 2022

Financial Services has a problem with remote members who can't find the mute button - Roll Call

Michigan Republican Bill Huizenga became frustrated at a House Financial Services hearing when remote attendees left their mics turned on.

Roll Call · Apr 27, 2022

Susan Tompor: Outraged by credit card, mortgage, bank fees? Here's who wants to hear from you

Shopping around for a deal on a credit card seems like one of those things that's pretty straight forward. Low, eye-catching rates are plastered all over websites for those doing research online and paper envelopes with special credit card offers pop up in the mail.

Tribune News Service · Jan 27, 2022