In an ongoing effort to gather information about consumer protection issues related to auto lending and leasing, the Federal Trade Commission will hold its third Vehicle Finance Roundtable on Nov. 17 in Washington, D.C.



The event will take place at the FTC Conference Center, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Though the agenda has not yet been finalized, topics for the third roundtable will include motor vehicle leasing, among other issues. Previous roundtables, held in Detroit and San… Continue

SAN ANTONIO, Texas ― Lenders and dealers faced off against military leaders and consumer advocates at a symposium on vehicle finance, as Federal Trade Commission officials and other regulators set out to define a path for the newly minted Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.



Tension brewed in the early sessions, as anecdotes of deceptive and illegal practices ― particularly aimed at servicemembers ― seemed to be construed as the norm. Military lending was a large focus of the event,… Continue