Make Markets Be Markets: A Groundbreaking Conference Hosted by the Roosevelt Institute On March 3rd, the Roosevelt Institute gathered some of the nation’s leading financiers, economists, and former regulators to release a report outlining critical actions needed to reform the nation’s financial system. Watch the
This information is courtesy of AFR member the National Consumer Law Center: In the debate over the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), some have argued that an independent CFPA might issue rules that jeopardize bank safety and soundness. However, as with other agencies whose actions
Ann Brown, former Chair of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, recently submitted this Op-Ed to The Hill in support of a CFPA. She says: As former chair of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, I know a product when I see one. Mortgages or
Deborah Jackson, is one member of a group of businesswomen who went to Congress this week to speak on behalf of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Watch Deborah’s interview below and learn more about the group here:
CONSUMERS DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: NCLR Delivers Petition Calling for a Strong Consumer Financial Protection Agency Washington, DC—Fed-up consumers from throughout the nation got their message to Congress today when NCLR (National Council of La Raza), the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the
Video Kicks Off A Week Of Action By Americans for Financial Reform Unprecedented Gathering Of Actors Come Together For Video, “Presidential Reunion” First Time All SNL Presidents Come Together *** View Video Here and Below *** A new online video released today from the creators and
Posted below are Senator Shelby’s original amendments to the Senate Financial Reform Legislation. Shelby 126 Shelby 144 Shelby 145 Shelby 178 Shelby 182 Shelby 193 Shelby 234
Want to know more about how we can fix our broken economy? Hear what the experts have to say about this issue and help us get one step closer to finding a solution. This Wednesday, March 3rd from 8:00 am – 11:00 am at the
In a recent speech to the Credit Union National Organization, Assistant Secretary Michael S. Barr talked about the Treasury Department’s support for a Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Click here to see the full speech, or click here for a summary of the major points.
The following letter was delivered to Senator Dodd on February 23, 2010 by Public Citizen, a partner of Americans for Financial Reform. AFR’s coalition helped direct consumers toward this pro-reform petition which was signed by 45,874 Americans. For more information about the petition, see the