This blog post highlights key trends in futures and derivatives for 2025, including regulatory changes promoting digital assets, increased integration of crypto with traditional finance, the adoption of DeFi protocols, potential tax and legal reforms, and efforts to harmonize global regulatory standards.
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On Jan. 23, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the U.S. government’s request for a stay (SCOTUS Order) of the nationwide preliminary injunction of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) issued

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In late 2024, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a “Dear CEO” letter related to the FCA’s “Custody and Fund Services Supervision Strategy.” The letter shares the FCA’s

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Federal and state “fair access” or “anti-debanking” laws and regulations have been evolving quickly over the last five years, closely tracking the changing U.S. political climate. These laws and regulations

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To get ahead of potential staffing and priority changes under the new administration, on Jan. 14, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued guidance to state attorneys general and

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This blog post highlights key trends in financial services litigation for 2025, including the rise in payments litigation, mass and international arbitration, and increased scrutiny on AML and KYC compliance. It also discusses changing regulatory risks, challenges from digital currencies, and the impact of new technologies and AI on legal disputes.
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In October 2024, the California DFPI finalized regulations for providers of income-based advances (Earned Wage Access or EWA), clarifying registration requirements under the California Consumer Financial Protection Law (CCFPL). These

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