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The CFPB’s Desperate Eleventh-Hour Overreach

Bureau to Protect Financial Consumers from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (BPFCCFPB)

Rohit Chopra is lashing out with desperate, partisan overreach in his final days, prioritizing political agendas over consumer protection while creating regulatory chaos and undermining the legitimacy of his tenure and that of the CFPB.

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SPPI Prepares for the 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session

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SPPI is poised to actively engage at the state capitol, advocating for pro-freedom policies and opposing detrimental initiatives.

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Odessan American: Legal innovations strengthen the Southwest’s appeal

Elon Musk Calls to Delete the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau CFPB

Originally published at oaoa.com on December 21, 2024. The American Southwest is cementing its position as the nation’s most business-friendly region, and a groundbreaking legal development in Texas may soon add another compelling reason for companies to relocate here. As corporate entities and individuals continue their mass migration to states like Texas, Arizona, and Nevada – […]

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Assessing the Economic Impact of Undocumented Immigrants on New Mexico Taxpayers

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Undocumented immigrants in New Mexico contribute significantly to the economy through taxes and labor, but their net fiscal impact remains a burden due to the substantial costs of public services like education, healthcare, and law enforcement.

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American Banker: President-elect Trump should declare a ceasefire in the war on credit

Under the Biden administration, a trio of regulatory agencies have teamed up to limit consumers' access to credit, says Southwest Public Policy Institute's Patrick M. Brenner. Ting Shen/Bloomberg
Under the Biden administration, a trio of regulatory agencies have teamed up to limit consumers' access to credit, says Southwest Public Policy Institute's Patrick M. Brenner. Ting Shen/Bloomberg

Originally published at americanbanker.com on December 5, 2024. Thought exercise: What would your life look like without access to credit? No credit cards, no buying a house or vehicle without cash on hand and no access to something as simple as overdraft protection tied to a debit card. For most people, that would be somewhere between […]

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Betting on the Future: SPPI Tackling Lending Challenges at Vegas Conference

Panel discussion on 'The Intersection of Policy and Data' at the 2023 Tribal Lending Conference. From left to right: Joe Lilly, Vice President of External Affairs at Caliber Financial Services; Patrick M. Brenner, President of the Southwest Public Policy Institute; and Dr. Tom Miller, Professor of Finance at Mississippi State University.
Panel discussion on 'The Intersection of Policy and Data' at the 2023 Tribal Lending Conference. From left to right: Joe Lilly, Vice President of External Affairs at Caliber Financial Services; Patrick M. Brenner, President of the Southwest Public Policy Institute; and Dr. Tom Miller, Professor of Finance at Mississippi State University.

SPPI heads to Las Vegas for the Online Lenders Alliance’s annual Tribal Lending Conference to connect with industry leaders and tackle the future of financial services.

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Is Elon Musk Serious with his “Delete CFPB” Tweet?

Elon Musk Calls to Delete the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau CFPB

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 yet striking comment has ignited a vital debate about the role and efficacy of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau […]

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SPPI Engages ASEAN Delegates in Groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence Policy Dialogue

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Patrick M. Brenner, President of the Southwest Public Policy Institute, with the distinguished delegation from Southeast Asia following an engaging presentation on AI regulation in banking and politics, hosted in partnership with Global Ties ABQ. A moment of global connection and shared innovation!

The Southwest Public Policy Institute hosted a Southeast Asian delegation, presenting on AI policy and regulation through Global Ties ABQ.

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FDIC’s Unbanked and Underbanked Households

The US Bank Simple Loan is anything but simple
The US Bank Simple Loan is anything but simple.

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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Newsmax: SCOTUS Decision Offers Americans Unrealized Gains

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Originally published at newmax.com on November 4, 2024. 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 industry insiders failed to address Boeing’s deficiencies. The problem is not regulation; the […]