AFR sent a letter to members of the House Financial Services Committee asking that they oppose legislation in today’s Capital Markets Subcommittee hearing that would provide regulatory loopholes to big banks.

Read our fact sheet, “The Fight for a Strong Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Director” here
Read our talking points on Richard Cordray’s Nomination to Lead the CFPB here
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The Fight for a Strong Consumer Financial Protection …

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AFR sent a letter to the Senate opposing S. 1720, which would give big business veto power over any effective regulation.

Making the Volcker Rule Work 
Wednesday, November 9th,  9:30 to 1:00
Location – Hart Senate Office Building, Room 902
Presented By: Americans for Financial Reform
 Volcker Rule Conference Agenda
9:30 – 10:00: Keynote Addresses
 Introduction by AFR Executive Director Lisa …

AFR signed onto a letter with other business, consumer, and labor groups supporting full funding for the CFTC.