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Preparing for Guernsey’s new equity release regime: What advisers need to know

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Effective January 2026, new rules will come into effect and establish an equity release regime in Guernsey. The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has published its Feedback Paper outlining amendments to the...more

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Know Now or Pay Later: Navigating New York's Buy-Now-Pay-Later Act

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Once hailed as the sleek, interest-free alternative to credit cards, buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) loans have become a defining feature of modern consumer finance. Consumers like them because with just a few clicks, they can...more

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RegFi Episode 64: Navigating Multistate Licensing and Supervision in a Digital Era

RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk are joined by Orrick partner Jedd Bellman, former Maryland Assistant Commissioner of Financial Regulation, for a deep dive into the evolving role of state regulators in...more

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New Colorado Money Transmission Act Parallels Key Provisions of CSBS Money Transmission Modernization Act

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Colorado has adopted a new Money Transmission Modernization Act (“Act”), replacing the old Colorado Money Transmitters Act...more

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New York Enacts First-of-Its-Kind Law to License Buy-Now-Pay-Later Lenders

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The regulatory environment for “Buy Now, Pay Later” (or “BNPL”) loans is entering a new era. On May 9, 2025, New York enacted legislation that will require providers of BNPL loans to be licensed by the state and adhere to...more

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Maryland enacts new earned wage access law

On May 25, the Maryland General Assembly chaptered HB 1294 and affirmatively subjected earned wage access products to the Maryland consumer credit and licensing provisions. The law requires companies that offer earned wage...more

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Hong Kong Stablecoins Bill passed by LegCo

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Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies with values tied to fiat currencies or other assets, and are often said to be “pegged to” a single or a basket of fiat currents and/or other assets....more

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Five Reasons Experience is Essential to Obtain Money Transmission Licenses

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In the fast-paced world of business consulting, when it comes to choosing a consultant to secure money transmission licenses, experience offers significant advantages...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Colorado Enacts the Model Money Transmission Act

On April 18, 2025, Colorado enacted the Model Money Transmission Modernization Act (MTMA) (HB 25-1201), which repeals and replaces the state’s previous Money Transmitters Act. The law updates standards for the licensing,...more

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Colorado enacts its Money Transmission Modernization Act

On April 16, the Colorado General Assembly enacted HB 25-1201, which repeals the state’s current Money Transmitters Act and replaces it with the Money Transmission Modernization Act (the “Act”), which is based on the model...more

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California DFPI Issues Proposed Regulations in Connection with the Implementation of its Digital Financial Asset Licensing Regime

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On April 4, 2025, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) issued proposed regulations to implement certain aspects of the state’s Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL), which establishes a...more

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Indiana Federal Court Dismisses FDCPA Suit Alleging Violations for being an Unlicensed Debt Collector

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In a recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, the court granted a motion to dismiss in favor of a debt collection law firm and one of its attorneys who were not licensed as debt...more

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Amendments to the regulatory framework for virtual assets in the Cayman Islands

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On 1 April 2025, several key updates will be made to the framework for the regulation of virtual assets in the Cayman Islands. These updates include the introduction and commencement of the VASP licencing framework for...more

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Setting up a Jersey Manager - The Options and Opportunities

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A Jersey manager is typically required to hold a "fund services business" licence, which can be obtained within weeks. There are broadly two types of licence: a "managed entity" licence and a "full codes" licence, each with...more

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FCA invites applications for a bond consolidated tape provider

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a tender notice and related tender documents for the appointment of a bond consolidated tape provider (CTP). The tender documents explain the award process and how to...more

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Massachusetts enacts a new act on money transmission

Recently, the Governor of Massachusetts signed into law H.4840 creating Chapter 169B: The Money Transmission Act. The Act is designed to regulate money transmission especially through payment apps. The bill repeals...more

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Maryland Expands Licensing Requirements for Mortgage Loan Assignees

On January 10, 2025, the Maryland Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) issued guidance significantly expanding licensing requirements for assignees of residential mortgage loans in Maryland. The guidance stems from an April...more

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Maryland Guidance Applies Licensing Requirements to Assignees of Residential Mortgage Loans

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On January 10, 2025, the Maryland Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) issued formal guidance asserting that assignees of residential mortgage loans—including certain “passive trusts” that acquire or obtain assignments of...more

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Massachusetts Amends State Money Transmission Law to Apply to Domestic Transactions and Stored Value

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On January 1, 2025, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey approved House Bill No. 4840, which repeals and replaces Massachusetts’ money transmission law with a revised law (MTL Law), which is based in part on the model Money...more

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The North Carolina Board of CPA Examiners: A Licensed Professional User's Guide

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As the governing body for Certified Public Accountants ("CPAs"), the Board upholds rigorous standards of practice, oversees the licensing process, and enforces compliance with ethical rules and regulations. For both aspiring...more

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Regulated payment services and financial services in Israel – summary and outlook for 2025

2024 was characterized by a multitude of regulatory directives to payment companies and to payment initiation companies as part of the preparations for the licensing obligation that came into effect in June 2024. This year...more

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A guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation 2024: British Virgin Islands (GLI chapter)

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Chris Duncan and Katrina Lindsay have authored the British Virgin Islands (BVI) chapter of Global Legal Insight's sixth edition guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation. The chapter covers the BVI legal requirements...more

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Wisconsin Signs Earned Wage Access Bill into Law

On March 21, Wisconsin enacted into law Assembly Bill 574, positioning it as the third state, following Nevada and Missouri, to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for earned wages access (EWA) services and...more

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Transactions in the Insurance Space: 4 Key Regulatory Issues

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The financial services industry continues to experience substantial growth and innovation as companies develop new ways to address evolving consumer expectations and risks. “Insurtech” refers to a relatively new and rapidly...more

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Amendments to Ohio’s Administrative Rules Relating to Residential Mortgage Lending

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The Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Financial Institutions is amending the rules that implement the state’s Residential Mortgage Lending Act. The Division is seeking preliminary feedback on the administrative rules,...more

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