The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, or “Dodd-Frank,” was created as a response to the financial crisis of 2008. The Dodd-Frank Act sought to enact stricter oversight on banks, while expanding protections for consumers and taxpayers. It established a number of new government agencies tasked with overseeing the various components of the act and various parts of the financial system, including banks, mortgage lenders, and credit rating agencies. This program is designed to help you understand the highlights of this act