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The Bipartisan Policy Center released a report Thursday giving fodder to both sides in the political debate over the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's enforcement actions against four of the nation's largest mortgage insurers is only the beginning as the agency will probe an alleged widespread mortgage insurance kickback scheme that involves several lenders.

The JOBS Act will allow broader marketing of private placements. Take great care when selling these to your bank's financial advisory and wealth management clients. Focus on what suits them.

Four mortgage insurers have been ordered by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to pay $15 million in penalties and halt alleged kickbacks to mortgage lenders in exchange for business.

The Federal Reserve Board approved the final rule that outlines the standard regulators will use to determine if a nonbank is systemically important.

FHFA's decision to sell foreclosures in bulk is hindering the rising Hispanic consumer segment, along with other first-time buyers, from driving a healthy housing rebound.

Recent enforcement actions indicate banks must get better at evaluating the risks associated with their third-party service providers.

Regulators and lawmakers should take steps to encourage banks to use their excess reserves to accommodate consumer credit demand.

The record shows that regulators and prosecutors have charged bank D&Os and other employees in ways that affect their personal net worth and freedom.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has joined New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to take the Cities for Financial Empowerment program nationwide.