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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

FCA Premium Finance Study: Concerns Raised but No Regulatory Changes Proposed

- What is new: Preliminary findings from the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA’s) market study of premium finance, which focuses on motor and home insurance, highlight concerns about affordability, value and transparency,...more

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UK Mortgage Rule Review: FCA takes first step in introducing targeted flexibilities into the regulatory framework

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The FCA has finalised the changes that were proposed in May this year to make it easier for customers to engage with mortgage providers and make reductions to mortgage terms and remortgaging easier. This includes removing the...more

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New York Gov. Hochul signs legislation that includes BNPL Licensing Requirements and other Consumer Protection Provisions

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that, among other things, imposes new licensing requirements on Buy Now, Pay Later services....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Servicemember Financial Protections Emerge as a Trump Enforcement Priority

Key Points - - The CFPB and DOJ have recently prioritized enforcement of federal servicemember protections. - The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and Military Lending Act provide key protections such as interest rate caps,...more

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Virginia’s SB 1252: Potential Impact on Banks and Fintechs

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On January 8, Senate Bill No. 1252 (SB 1252) was introduced to the Virginia General Assembly, aiming to amend and reenact sections of the Code of Virginia related to the application of usury rates. Just two weeks ago, the...more

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CFPB will reportedly continue to update Average Prime Offer Rate tables

On February 11, it was reported that, despite the temporary halt in the CFPB’s operations, the Bureau’s tables for the Average Prime Offer Rate (APOR) will continue to be updated weekly by the CFPB. A Bureau spokesperson...more

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DOJ and CFPB Remind Institutions of Rate Protections for Servicemembers

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The Servicemember Civil Relief Act limits the amount of interest that may be charged on certain financial obligations that were incurred before military service began to no more than 6% percent per year, including most fees...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Price Display in Credit Transactions: What are the Obligations?

The Haifa District Court recently handed down a ruling in a motion to certify a class action filed against Ofir Tours Ltd. by its customer. The plaintiff bought an Eilat hotel vacation through Ofir Tours, paying in credit...more

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NCUA finalizes rule authorizing new payday loan alternative option

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The National Credit Union Administration has published a final rule in the Federal Register that amend the NCUA’s general lending rule to provide federal credit unions (FCU) with a second option for offering “payday...more

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What's Old is New Again: The Future of Bank Partnership Programs from Small Dollar Installment Loans to Mortgages to Everything

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Bank partnerships allow banks to offer loans to consumers and businesses by leveraging the resources of non-bank entities. The relationships between banks and their non-bank entity partners have existed for many years. In the...more

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Installment Payments: How Millennials Are Shopping

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Millennials don’t own or use credit cards nearly as much as past generations. According to a survey conducted by Bankrate last year, only 33 percent of adults between the ages of 18 and 29 have a credit card....more

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Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review

U.S. Financial Industry Developments - LIBOR "Transition" - While there is a way to go until the end of 2021 when panel banks will no longer be required to provide LIBOR quotes to the FCA, we expect to see more and more...more

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Regulatory Uncertainty at Federal Level Continues for 'Bank Model' Lending Arrangements

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When differences emerge between the activities of state banks and national banks in the U.S. dual banking system, the root cause typically is a difference between state and federal law....more

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