Economy
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Policy Brief
Is Elon Musk Serious with his “Delete CFPB” Tweet?
In a late-night post on his social media platform X, billionaire entrepreneur and incoming Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk made a bold declaration: “Delete CFPB. There are too many duplicative regulatory agencies.” Musk’s succinct…
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Policy Brief
FDIC’s Unbanked and Underbanked Households
SPPI’s reports, OLA’s studies, and the FDIC’s findings highlight the urgent need to protect credit access for unbanked and underbanked households.
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Op-Ed
SCOTUS Decision Offers Americans Unrealized Gains
The U.S. Senate investigation into Boeing’s safety practices and the FAA’s ineffective oversight revealed that Boeing, under pressure to prioritize production speed over safety, suffered quality control issues that endangered consumers. Despite these risks, the FAA’s overreliance on…
Originally published inNewsmax
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Policy Brief
Easier Cancellations, Harder Consequences: How the FTC’s “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Misses the Mark
The FTC’s new “Click-to-Cancel” rule simplifies subscription cancellations but risks stifling innovation and imposing costly burdens on businesses and consumers alike.
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Event
Swipe Right at Lend360: A Look at the Latest Research
We are excited to announce that Patrick M. Brenner, President of the Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI), will be attending this year’s Lend360 conference in Nashville! As one of the leading voices in financial services policy,…
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Policy Brief
A “Revamp” Gone Wrong: GovLoans.gov Is No Longer Safe
The recent “upgrade” to GovLoans.gov has turned into a major security risk, with antivirus alerts flagging the official site as potentially malicious.
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Litigation
SPPI Announces New Partnership with Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
This new partnership comes with SPPI’s latest effort to enforce transparency with the Colorado Attorney General’s office.