AFR in the News: AFR Policy Director Marcus Stanley Discusses the Benefits of Regulation for Consumers on CNBC
AFR’s Policy Director, Dr. Marcus Stanley, appeared on CNBC to discuss the benefits of regulation for consumers on CNBC.
Monthly Archives: August 2012
AFR Press Statement: CFPB Stands Firm on Protections for Millions Sending Money to Family and Friends Overseas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jim Lardner at 202-466-1854 Jim@ourfinancialsecurity.org The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has moved forward with important protections for consumers who send money to relatives and friends overseas. Under the terms
AFR Letter: Oppose H.R. 2446
AFR sent a letter to members of Congress urging them to oppose H.R. 2446. This legislation will exempt payments related to homeowner warranties (also known as home service contracts) from the Real Estate Settlement Procedure Act’s ban on kickbacks and referral fees. We believe exempting payments related to these products from the ban on kickbacks and referral fees would be harmful to consumers.