27 Jun 2025
⚖️CFPB Guidance on Criminal Enforcement Referrals and Business Impact
Guidance on Referrals for Potential Criminal Enforcement
Summary
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) is issuing this policy statement to describe its plan to address criminally liable regulatory offenses.
Agencies
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The document outlines new guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on handling criminal regulatory offenses, which affects compliance and regulatory requirements for businesses. Companies could face criminal penalties for violations of federal consumer financial laws, making it crucial for executives to understand their legal obligations to mitigate risks.