CFPB Modifies Consumer Complaint System

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has initiated changes to its consumer complaint system. Effective August 14, 2026, the CFPB will cease the discretionary publication of complaint narratives and visualizations. This move follows an earlier June 24 announcement from the Bureau, which stated its intent to correct flaws and restore integrity and utility to the consumer complaint system, citing issues that reportedly limited its effectiveness in addressing consumer complaints and the practical utility of its information [CFPB Newsroom].

Separately, the CFPB also reported its efforts to ensure consumers affected by Bilt's transition to a new bank partner were remedied, following discussions with Bilt officials to understand the issues and resolution steps [CFPB Newsroom]. The Bureau also announced the availability of 2025 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data on mortgage lending as of March 31, 2026 [CFPB Newsroom].

FTC Issues Multiple Scam Alerts

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published several consumer alerts detailing various scam tactics. Most recently, on September 17, 2026, the FTC advised individuals to report to them if an online platform failed to quickly remove intimate images shared without consent. This follows a September 10 alert providing general guidance on what to do if intimate images are shared online without consent [FTC Consumer Alerts].

Additional warnings from the FTC include: scammers impersonating farm equipment businesses (September 15), advice to plan ahead for National Preparedness Month to avoid scams (September 9), and caution against scanning unverified QR codes due to scam risks (September 3). The FTC also highlighted scams spoofing car dealership websites (September 1) and issued guidance on recognizing a 'brushing scam' involving unexpected packages (August 20). Consumers struggling with tax debt were also advised on avoiding dishonest companies promising debt elimination (August 13) [FTC Consumer Alerts].

Federal Reserve Releases Economic Projections

The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) released economic projections following their September 15-16 meeting. Concurrently, the Federal Reserve issued an FOMC statement on September 16, 2026, pertaining to monetary policy [Federal Reserve Press Releases].

In other regulatory developments, federal agencies are seeking comment on proposed third-party risk management guidance and have issued a statement on community bank engagement with core service providers. Additionally, new measures were announced to reduce the regulatory burden for community banks, including increasing eligibility for the 18-month examination cycle [Federal Reserve Press Releases].