What changed in the complaint process People trying to file complaints online must now click through multiple CFPB web pages that emphasize legal limits and direct them to deal with credit reporting agencies or companies first, especially for credit report ...

The FTC is now focusing on whether noncompete agreements are narrowly tailored to protect legitimate business interests, among other enforcement criteria. In early 2026, the Federal Trade Commission shifted its strategy regarding noncompete agreements, moving away from a sweeping national ...

February 11, 2026 — Press Release Weak State Exemption Laws Exacerbate Affordability Crisis, Expand Racial Wealth Gap WASHINGTON – Low- and middle-income families are in crisis. The rising cost of basic necessities has pushed household debt to historic levels, and ...

In late January 2026, Fair Isaac reported first-quarter revenue of US$511.96 million and net income of US$158.37 million, reiterated its 2026 guidance, and expanded its AI-powered decisioning reach through a new global partnership with Tech Mahindra, which will build a ...

Financial institutions are reporting a surge in faked documents that are nearly impossible to detect, forcing a shift in how they verify consumer identities. Financial institutions are locked in an arms race against generative AI that creates highly convincing fake ...

Elizabeth Warren’s statement refers to a new estimate from her Senate office that Trump-era changes at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) deprived Americans of about 19 billion dollars in financial relief over roughly the past year. What the 19 billion figure ...

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gain Federal Credit Union (“Gain”), a California-based financial institution,1 recently announced a cybersecurity incident, which impacted the personal information of an unknown number of individuals. Lynch Carpenter, LLP is investigating claims against Gain ...

SUMMARY The Consumer Affairs Committee (Donald Maurice, Chair) issued a set of priority recommendations to the new mayoral administration to strengthen consumer protections, promote affordability, and advance economic fairness. The memo identifies longstanding gaps in consumer protection and emerging risks ...

Sidney Federal Credit Union (SFCU) has pledged $500,000 to support The Impact Project’s work helping low-income homeowners with critical home repairs, and has also made an associated direct donation. What the $500k is for SFCU is establishing a dedicated loan ...