Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a United States government agency responsible for ensuring that banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat consumers fairly. It operates as a regulator within the consumer finance marketplace, with a mandate to protect consumers and ensure fair access to financial services.

The bureau supervises financial institutions, enforces federal consumer financial laws, and works to improve the overall transparency and fairness of the financial system. Its activities include monitoring marketplace risks and overseeing compliance to ensure that financial service providers operate in accordance with consumer protection regulations.