Office of Thrift Supervision Proposes New Rules on Unfair Banking Practices
Source: Consumers Union, Press Release, May 1, 2008
Proposal Offers Important Protections for Consumers But More Safeguards Needed To Rein In Abusive Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Federal Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) announced today that it has approved for public comment a proposed rule to prohibit savings associations from engaging in certain unfair and deceptive practices. The proposed rule offers important new protections for credit card consumers, but more safeguards are needed, according to Consumers Union, nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports.
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Office of Thrift Supervision, Press release