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CFPB Signals Shift in Enforcement Tone | Buffalo News
The CFPB is signaling a major shift in enforcement strategy, with internal emails urging examiners to ease up on financial firms to avoid “most unpleasant” consequences — sparking debate over whether this is a strategic retreat or a necessary recalibration. Acting Director Russell Vought has endorsed a more deliberate, measured approach, criticizing current methods as overly bureaucratic and chatty. The move has raised eyebrows, with some insiders suspecting it’s an effort to shield enforcement from scrutiny, while others see it as a response to industry pressure. Changes are already…
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