by: Michael Muckian

Following through on its promise of better transparency, the CFPB invited the public to join the bureau for its next Credit Union Advisory Council Meeting. The meeting takes place Oct. 1 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. EDT at the CFPB’s office,  located at1275 First St. NE, Washington, D.C.

The meeting, which was previously closed to the public, will include a discussion about overdrafts led by Deposits Market Program Manager Gary Stein and Section Chief of Consumer and Household Research and Policy Jesse Leary. Consumer complaints will be the second in a discussion led by Assistant Director for Consumer Response Scott Pluta.

Those interested in attending must RSVP to cfpb_cabandcouncilsevents@cfpb.org. A recording of the proceedings will be available at a later date.

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