Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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  NY doubles down on captives, private equity firm scrutiny

  By Elizabeth D. Festa  |  May 1, 2013

  New York insurance regulators have the captives industry and private equity firms that own annuity companies under a microscope for their effect on financial solvency and stability and they fear policyholders may be left holding the bag.

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  Dodd-Frank: A Guide

  By Allison Bell  |  April 22, 2013

  Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: The Insurance Provisions

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  CFPB calls for ‘rigorous’ standards for senior designations

  By Melanie Waddell  |  April 18, 2013

  ‘With such a bewildering array of titles and acronyms, it is no wonder that older Americans are confused and misled by these titles,’ says CFPB’s Cordray.

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  NY doubles down on captives, private equity firm scrutiny

  By Elizabeth D. Festa  |  April 18, 2013

  Lawsky is concerned the use of captives by insurers places the stability of the broader financial system at greater risk.

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  Mary Jo White hearing set for next week

  By Melanie Waddell  |  March 6, 2013

  Senate Banking to also consider nomination of Richard Cordray as CFPB director.

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  Top regulators to testify on Dodd-Frank progress

  By Melanie Waddell  |  February 11, 2013

  The nation’s top financial regulators will testify before the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday regarding the progress of the Dodd-Frank Act.

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  Source: Obama picks Mary Jo White to lead SEC

  By JULIE PACE, Associated Press  |  January 24, 2013

  The former prosecutor will likely bolster the agency’s enforcement profile in the aftermath of the financial crisis.

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  5 challenges for life insurers in 2013

  By Doug French  |  December 18, 2012

  A prolonged low interest rate environment, regulatory changes and evolving distribution are all hurdles facing insurers in the coming year.

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  Ernst & Young: Industry needs to learn to cope with shrinking share of the consumer wallet

  By Doug French  |  December 1, 2012

  A prolonged low interest rate environment, regulatory changes and evolving distribution are among the challenges facing insurers in the coming year.

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  Nursing home payment missing? Could be fraud

  By Allison Bell  |  November 16, 2012

  A CFPB official says LTC providers could help identify cases of financial abuse.