Jean Marie Bunton
Executive Vice President, Chief of Staff
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June 24, 2013Washington, D.C. (June 24, 2013) – Today’s Supreme Court announcement on the Noel Canning v. NLRB case is a reminder the CFPB operates under a continuing cloud of uncertainty for consumers and the industry. Congress has the opportunity to take corrective measures to restructure the virtually unchecked power of the Bureau from one individual to a bi-partisan commission. For the past two years, CBA has highlighted the CFPB’s structural flaws, the inherent political nature of leadership by a sole Director, and the high risks of an agency with unchecked powers. The President and the U.S. Senate...
June 11, 2013Washington, D.C. (June 11, 2013) – The CFPB ought not adopt any policy that drives America’s families to unregulated industries with riskier and costlier alternatives. Consumers have the right to choose the products and features which best provide for their family’s daily financial needs. Fortunately, the marketplace for checking accounts is extremely competitive and banks make every effort to educate their customers about the options available to them. CBA will continue to work with the CFPB on these issues of concern to our member banks and the customers they serve. About CBA The Consumer...
May 31, 2013Washington, D.C. (May 31, 2013) – The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) Foundation, and Ashoka’s Youth Venture are excited to announce the 2013 “Banking on Youth” Grand Prize winner and the Audience Choice Award recipient: Grand Prize of $15,000: TGIF-Turn Grease Into Fuel, John Perino, RI Project “Turn Grease Into Fuel” (TGIF) is a sustainable system designed to collect waste cooking oil and convert it into bio-fuel. This renewable fuel is distributed to local Rhode Island families in need of heating assistance. Audience Choice Award of $5,000: VolunTEENnation.org, Simone Bernstein, MO...
