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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

The CFPB Continues to Reshape Consumer Protection in the Digital Arena 

On August 28, the CFPB issued a Consumer Advisory warning that it believes video game companies are targeting children for monetary gain. With 45.7 million U.S. children engaged in video gameplay, the agency is concerned...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The EU AI Act: What Businesses Need To Know

The newly approved Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act or the Act) aims to create a secure and trustworthy environment for the development and use of AI in the European Union....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Colorado’s Landmark AI Act: What Companies Need To Know

Colorado has become the first state to enact a comprehensive law relating to the development and deployment of certain artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (CAIA), which will go into...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Payments Playbook Series: AI in Payments

In the highly competitive payments space, where safety and efficiency tools are table stakes, financial institutions are increasingly employing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The UK’s Pursuit of Open Finance

In April 2024, the UK government reiterated its vision for open finance, with UK Economic Secretary Bim Afolami (MP) announcing the creation of the Open Finance Taskforce at the 2024 Innovate Finance Global Summit. The...more

K&L Gates LLP

Doing Business in Australia

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Australia welcomes new business and foreign investment by providing a strong economy, a stable political environment and a skilled and talented workforce. Our comprehensive guide to Doing Business in Australia has been...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

CPPA’s First Enforcement Advisory Focuses on Applying Data Minimization Principles to Consumer Requests

On April 2, 2024, the Enforcement Division of the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) issued Enforcement Advisory No. 2024-01. This first-ever enforcement advisory focuses on promoting compliance with California...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

RegFi Episode 28: Preparing Financial Systems for Post-Quantum Cyber Risk

Rick Bueno, the president and CEO of Cyber Reliant Corp, joins RegFi cohosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt to share his insights about post-quantum cyber risk. Rick explains how the exponential difference in computing...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

RegFi Episode 22: Data Sharing and the 1033 Rule: An Industry Perspective with Ramon Gomez

Ramon Gomez — Managing Director, Regulatory Affairs at JPMorgan Chase — joins RegFi cohosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt for a conversation about Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act and its implications for consumer data...more

Mayer Brown

2023 Consumer Financial Services Highlights

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REGULATORY, COMPLIANCE & LICENSING - Mayer Brown's exceptional breadth of knowledge and experience helps consumer finance and mortgage finance entities navigate the broad range of US federal and state laws impacting their...more

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U.S. Privacy Predictions: What to Watch for in 2024

2023 was one of the busiest years for privacy yet—with more to come in 2024. Five new U.S. state privacy laws (in Texas, Florida, Oregon, Montana, and Washington) will come into effect in 2024. And federal and state...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

First Impressions on CFPB's Proposed Open Banking Rule: Considerations for Key Stakeholders

On October 19, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its long-awaited "Required Rulemaking on Personal Financial Data Rights" (Proposed Rule) for public comment. The Proposed Rule was issued under...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

The Current State of FinTech

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FinTech has revolutionized the financial industry and presents incredible benefits for individuals, businesses, and the economy as a whole. Startups in this area have significantly increased accessibility to financial...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

European Commission Proposes New Rules on Financial Data Access and Use

On June 28, 2023, the European Commission (EC) published a Proposal for a Regulation on Financial Data Access (FIDA). FIDA aims to create a framework through which data holders (e.g., banks, credit institutions) share the...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Considerations for M&A Transactions Involving Fintech Companies

M&A transactions involving financial services providers—including tech-based providers or “fintechs”—raise a host of unique questions based on the types of services they provide, which are often highly regulated and may...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

May 2023 UDAAP Bulletin

The following document provides a monthly roundup summarizing enforcement actions, guidance, rulemakings, and other public statements from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission regarding...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

What are the prudential regulators saying about fintech partnerships?

What is changing with how prudential regulators view fintech partnerships? How is this affecting financial institutions TPRM programs? Originally published in CeFPro - June 8, 2023....more

Akerman LLP

Explainer Things: Episode 5

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Extreme Makeover: Payments Edition? The CFPB's General Counsel, Seth Frotman, spoke to the Innovative Payments Association at its conference this month highlighting three "areas of concern" the agency has about the rapidly...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Fed governor outlines CBDC risks

On April 18, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle W. Bowman cautioned that the risks of creating a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC) may outweigh the benefits for consumers. Bowman said the Fed continues to engage in...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Biden administration releases National Cybersecurity Strategy

On March 2, the Biden administration announced the release of its National Cybersecurity Strategy (Strategy) in a continued effort to provide a safe and secure digital ecosystem for Americans. ...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Illinois announces new consumer protections for digital assets, proposes new money transmitter licensing provisions

On February 21, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced several legislative initiatives to establish consumer protections for cryptocurrencies and other digital assets and provide...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

[Webinar] FinTech University: FinTech and Data Privacy - March 7th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Join us for the next edition of FinTech University as we focus on FinTech and Data Privacy. This webinar will provide an overview of data privacy and securities concerns, as well as regulations, and how they affect the...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

2023 U.S. Privacy Regulatory Predictions

The year 2023 promises to be another big year for privacy. In 2022, regulators focused on AI, dark patterns and aggressive remedies for allegedly deceptive and unfair data practices, such as disgorgement of algorithms...more

Perkins Coie

New DOJ Guidance on Personal Devices and Third-Party Messaging Applications Applies to Any Company DOJ May Scrutinize

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released new guidance announcing several policy changes to further strengthen and clarify its approach to prosecuting corporate crime. The guidance, released through a memorandum...more

Morgan Lewis

What’s Driving the Future of Asia’s Tech Scene: Key Trends and Regulatory Updates

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Heading into 2023, Asia’s tech scene is well-positioned for strong growth potential. As with any industry where advancement and innovation are outpacing regulation, the complex landscape can be difficult for businesses to...more

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