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On January 26, 2018, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published a notice in the Federal Register requesting public comment regarding the agency's Civil Investigative Demands (CID) processes.
On January 26, 2018, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection
Bureau published a notice in the Federal Register requesting public
comment regarding the agency's Civil Investigative Demands
(CID) processes. Further to statements issued by CFPB Acting
Director Mick Mulvaney, the request for information provides an
opportunity for the public to provide comments aimed at improving
and streamlining the CID processes for consumers and financial
institutions. The request for information asks for comment
regarding a number of aspects of the CFPB's CID processes,
including suggestions for modifying or updating CID processes,
proposed improvements to how information is conveyed to entities
that receive CIDs and suggestions regarding the timing and
deadlines under the existing CID framework. Comments are due by
March 27, 2018.
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