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Participants talked about the future of the Federal Reserve and its role in shaping the U.S. economy. The event included panel discussions on the Federal Reserve’s role in promoting economic…

Witnesses testified about consumer overdraft fees levied by banks and possible regulation of banks. One proposal would require banks to notify consumers and allow for cancellation of transac…

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank spoke to reporters and answered questions about the new Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA). The committee voted to create an…

Witnesses testified about the U.S. and global financial crisis, levels of transparency and accountability for financial operations, and proposed new regulations governing financial risk and …

Representative Barney Frank was the luncheon keynote speaker at the Consumer Federation of America annual conference on financial services to keep consumer advocates and educators informed a…

The Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee held a legislative hearing on H.R. 5244, “The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights: Provid…

Mark Cooper announced the release of a federation report analyzing factors that are likely to increase consumer gasoline prices. Topics included the role of U.S. oil companies in higher pric…

A hearing was held to examine proposed reforms to make the Consumer Product Safety Commission more effective in protecting children and other consumers from dangerous and defective products.…

The American Bankruptcy Institute held a forum on financial services, consumers, and legal issues related to bankruptcy claims. Participants talked about filing bankruptcy, labor issues, cre…

Witnesses testified about billing, marketing and disclosure practices of the credit card industry and the impact of credit practices on consumers. Among the topics they addressed were estima…

Representative Barney Frank, incoming chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, spoke about the financial services agenda for the 110th Congress. Several panelists then talked abou…

Insurance company executives and others testifed about the effects of natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina on the U.S. insurance markets for homeowners and whether that market is prep…

The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee held a hearing on the legal and regulatory practices for credit card issuers. They focused on disclosure and marketing efforts aimed a…

Ken Harney talked about challenges facing consumers in 2005. Topics included credit cards, mortgages, and title insurance. He said that, because of legal loopholes, many lending organization…

Travis Plunkett, Legislative Director for Consumer Federation of America, discussed a new report looking at the practices at credit counseling agencies. He responded to audience telephone ca…

Analysts talked about the financial services industry and lending for hone ownership. Among the topics they addressed were proposals to provide more affordable housing and changes in legisla…

Insurance Officials released a report on the state of the terrorism insurance market. Among the issues they addressed were the status of insurance legislation in Congress, availability and a…

Mr. Plunkett released a report on trends in credit card marketing and profits, including implications for bankruptcy restriction legislation. Following his remarks he answered questions from…

Citizen Works, a consumer advocate group, sponsored an event about holding corporate executives accountable for their actions when involved in mismanagement and fraud. They addressed several…

Consumer advocates spoke to reporters about increasing costs of insurance coverage in the wake of September 11 terrorist attacks, proposed legislation on terrorism insurance, and ways to pro…