Meeting the Grand Challenge to Build Financial Capability and Assets for All; Strengthen the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was formed to ensure that consumers are treated fairly. In this brief, the authors discuss the importance of policy measures to ensure the agency’s independence and autonomy, recommending five steps for strengthening the bureau.

This brief is one of a series published by the Grand Challenges for Social Work initiative to inform policy. The full collection is accessible here.

Project: Financial Capability & Asset Building (FCAB)