The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will maintain limited supervision of financial institutions in 2026, reversing an earlier pledge to dismantle the agency. Examiners will read a "humility pledge" aloud during reviews to emphasize that probes will be quick and narrowly targeted. An internal memo says supervision will be halved and refocused on threats to military personnel and their families, while areas such as student loans, medical debt and consumer data are deprioritized. The bureau also faces legal challenges over staff dismissals that may affect its capacity next year.
CFPB Reverses Course — Will Keep Limited Supervision in 2026
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