In the News July 20. 2026

Cliff Stanford Quoted in Bank Director Magazine on CFPB’s Retreat

Alston & Bird Financial Services partner Cliff Stanford is quoted in the Bank Director magazine article “The Dismantling of Banking’s Consumer Watchdog,” (subscription required) discussing risks banks face as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) pulls back on enforcement. Cliff warned that regulatory rollbacks could reverse under a future administration: “The pendulum swings—it can swing back in your face if you’re not prepared for that.”

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