CFPB Oversight Stalled, Campaign Finance Lawsuit Shakes Minneapolis

Explore the ongoing oversight controversy at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and its implications for consumer protection. Plus, delve into the lawsuit against Minneapolis mayoral candidate Emily Koski for alleged campaign finance violations. Discover the breakthrough in biodiversity finance at CBD COP16 and the rise of 'finfluencers' on social media, as financial advisors warn of potential pitfalls. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the intersection of finance, politics, and environmental policy, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities in today's financial landscape.

Sources:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/03/03/cfpb-monitoring-still-blocked/81260083007/
https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/lawsuit-claims-minneapolis-mayoral-candidate-emily-koski-violated-campaign-finance-laws/
https://blogs.edf.org/climate411/2025/03/03/building-trust-and-consensus-at-cbd-cop16-a-breakthrough-for-biodiversity-finance/
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/financial-advisors-warn-about-advice-people-are-getting-finfluencers-social-media/6IKX55HKBFGZPFEEPQG4CZ7XKQ/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:44) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s financial firm oversight still blocked, email says
(00:03:47) Lawsuit claims Minneapolis mayoral candidate Emily Koski violated campaign finance laws
(00:06:42) Building Trust and Consensus at CBD COP16: A Breakthrough for Biodiversity Finance
(00:09:40) Financial advisors warn about advice people are getting from ‘finfluencers’ on social media