This program considers immediate challenges in consumer financial protection and how best to meet them. Topics may include challenges that could lead to financial crises, result in consumer harm, or curb economic growth. The program spans banking, securities, fintech, and insurance. Themes may include behavioral and other justifications for regulation, regulatory tools and techniques, consumer remedies, and measures of regulatory impact. The program offers a chance for scholars and practitioners of consumer financial protection, whatever their economic, political, or philosophical views, to share their work and ideas at a time of significant change.
The Section held a virtual business meeting prior to the Annual Meeting.