Trump Fires CFPB Director: What's Next for Consumer Protection?
Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 10:07 am ET
FISI --

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the financial industry, President Trump has fired the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Richard Cordray. The CFPB, established in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, has been a thorn in the side of many financial institutions, imposing strict regulations and levying hefty fines for misconduct. But with Cordray gone, what does the future hold for consumer protection?