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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published examples of good and poor practices following its review into international payment pricing transparency. Under the consumer duty, in line with the FCA's Handbook (PRIN...more
Earlier this month, Massachusetts issued regulations on two of the hottest areas for consumer protection: junk fees and subscriptions. In this blog post, we address the junk fee requirements....more
On March 3, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced new regulations, issued under the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act, aimed at curbing “junk fees” by requiring businesses to disclose total prices...more
Massachusetts Attorney General (AG) Andrea Joy Campbell announced Massachusetts’ new consumer protection regulations prohibiting “junk fees” and providing consumers with greater transparency regarding trial and subscription...more
Starting this year, there are a swath of new state and federal consumer protection laws that have already or will soon go into effect, impacting a broad range of businesses across industry types. Whether you are an...more
The FTC has finalized a new rule aimed at ensuring greater transparency for consumers regarding mandatory fees, also called “junk fees,” for live event tickets and short-term lodging....more
The SEC approved eleven spot Bitcoin ETFs on January 10, 2024. As a result, investment advisers may be curious about whether or how to integrate Bitcoin ETFs into client portfolios. This blog is intended to provide an update...more
On October 11, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced a new proposed rule to prohibit “junk fees,” which the FTC states are hidden and bogus fees that can harm consumers and undercut honest businesses. FTC...more
Recently, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted much anticipated rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”) aimed at (i) bolstering the regulation of private fund advisers and...more
Whether everyday Americans saving for retirement, college tuition, or their forever homes know it or not, there’s a chance that their money is tied, directly or indirectly, to private funds. Moreover, those Americans probably...more
As we discussed in our recent post “What to Expect from the SEC Under the Biden Administration,” market participants can expect a more vigorous SEC enforcement program under the new administration. President Biden’s nominee...more