Despite reputation, CFPB not toothless under new leadership
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Jaclyn Jaeger2019-10-28T18:49:00
Mounting criticism for going too soft on the financial services industry under Trump has not stopped new CFPB Director Kathleen Kraninger from putting her own stamp on the agency. The latest enforcement actions offer valuable insights for compliance officers and corporate counsel.
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