On Feb. 6, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new Rules 3a5-44 and 3a44-2 (the final rules) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange
Continue Reading SEC Expands Dealer Registration RequirementsCFPB Broadens Supervisory Appeals Process
On Feb. 16, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) updated its internal supervisory appeals process for institutions seeking to appeal a compliance rating or an adverse material finding. This…
Continue Reading CFPB Broadens Supervisory Appeals ProcessHawaii’s Money Transmitters Modernization Act Will No Longer Apply to Cryptocurrency Activities
On Jan. 25, 2024, the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Division of Financial Institutions (DFI) and the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (collectively, the “Agencies”) jointly issued a press…
Continue Reading Hawaii’s Money Transmitters Modernization Act Will No Longer Apply to Cryptocurrency ActivitiesLawmakers Introduce Resolution to Nullify SEC’s Crypto Accounting Bulletin
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Reps. Wiley Nickel (D-NC) and Mike Flood (R-NE) are working to overturn a controversial Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff accounting bulletin, SAB 121…
Continue Reading Lawmakers Introduce Resolution to Nullify SEC’s Crypto Accounting BulletinCFPB Issues Proposed Rule to Stop ‘Junk Fees’ on Bank Accounts
On Jan. 24, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a proposed rule that would, if finalized in its present form, prohibit financial institutions from charging non-sufficient funds (NSF)…
Continue Reading CFPB Issues Proposed Rule to Stop ‘Junk Fees’ on Bank AccountsMontana Attorney General Confirms Certain Earned Wage Access Products Are Not Loans
On Dec. 22, 2023, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued an opinion clarifying that certain Earned Wage Access products are not loans under either the Montana Consumer Loan Act or the Montana Deferred Deposit Loan Act.
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5 Trends to Watch: 2024 UK Financial Services Regulation
This 5 Trends piece covers non-financial misconduct, the Senior Managers and Certification Regime, FCA investigations and Upper Tribunal proceedings, motor finance, and FCA Sustainability Disclosure Requirements. …
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5 Trends to Watch: 2024 Financial Services Litigation
- Increasing Regulatory and Enforcement Risk – As we enter an election year, and considering the government’s aggressive hiring, financial institutions can expect to see increased activity by federal and state
FDIC Issues Cease and Desist Letters to 5 Entities for Making False or Misleading Representations Regarding Deposit Insurance
On Jan. 19, 2024, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued letters demanding five entities and certain associated parties cease and desist from making false and misleading statements about FDIC…
Continue Reading FDIC Issues Cease and Desist Letters to 5 Entities for Making False or Misleading Representations Regarding Deposit InsuranceCFPB Proposes Rule to Reclassify Overdraft Fees Under TILA
In a move that could reshape the landscape of consumer finance, on Jan. 17, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed a new rule that aims to redefine overdraft…
Continue Reading CFPB Proposes Rule to Reclassify Overdraft Fees Under TILA