Policy and Regulation

Buy now/pay later provider Sezzle has filed a lawsuit against Shopify, alleging that the e-commerce giant engaged in antitrust practices by making it difficult for merchants to integrate Sezzle's BNPL offering into their websites.

The Trump administration's fiscal 2026 budget carries over 7(a)'s $35 billion funding authority for a fourth consecutive year, even though lending has grown significantly

The initiative aims to channel the bloc's financial firepower more efficiently and spur growth by funding key industries including the defense sector.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has withdrawn guidance that allowed states to bring enforcement actions broadly under federal consumer protection laws.

The closely watched case centers on bank allegations the government corporation promised certain reverse-mortgage assets in return for funding then reneged.

The Trump administration wants the Small Business Administration to shrink its workforce by 43%. At the same time, the agency is being asked to start managing the federal government's student loan portfolio.

The agency wants the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts, which sell student loan asset-backed securities (ABS) to investors, to pay $2.25 million in fines to borrowers.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's decision removes about $49 billion in medical bills from consideration for about 15 million Americans.

Clients have been yanking their cash since the Pasadena, California-based company said on Aug. 21 that Leech was going on leave after he received a notice from the SEC that it may recommend enforcement action.

Los Angeles dispute resolution platform Ejudicate was banned by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for forcing borrowers into arbitration with an affiliated creditor.