Financial Forward: The Future of Consumer Finance & Banking
The Financial Forward podcast dives deep into the world of consumer finance, banking regulation, and financial technology. Hosted by Jim McCarthy, a founding member of the CFPB and a leading expert in financial regulation and risk management, this podcast unpacks the latest trends shaping the financial industry.
Each episode features insightful conversations with top industry leaders, breaking down credit card policies, fintech innovations, CFPB regulations, banking compliance, and financial consumer protection. Whether you're a banking executive, fintech entrepreneur, compliance officer, or consumer advocate, Financial Forward keeps you ahead of the curve.
🔹 Topics We Cover:
✅ Consumer Finance & Banking Trends
✅ CFPB Regulations & Enforcement Actions
✅ Financial Technology (FinTech) & Innovation
✅ Credit Cards, Loans, & Consumer Protection
✅ Compliance, Risk Management & AI in Finance
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Financial Forward: The Future of Consumer Finance & Banking
A Legacy of Advocacy: Mira Marshall's Impact on Financial Regulation
In this episode of Financial Forward, host Jim welcomes Mira Marshall, a distinguished attorney and founding member of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Mira shares her journey from her formative years to her significant role in establishing the CFPB's Supervision Division.
The discussion touches on her achievements in consumer financial protection, the challenges she faced, and the vital role of supervision and examination in ensuring consumer fairness. They also delve into the importance of consumer complaints in shaping regulatory actions and the evolution of financial protections in today's marketplace.
00:00 Introduction to Financial Forward
01:21 Mira Marshall's Formative Years
02:06 Early Career and Education
04:00 Joining the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
05:47 Challenges and Achievements at the CFPB
09:11 Supervision and Examination Insights
27:01 The Importance of Consumer Complaints
30:37 Advice for First-Time Examinees
39:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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