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State Stablecoin Legislation

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Stablecoins, which are digital assets pegged to fiat currency or other assets, play a crucial role in crypto markets, offering price stability and facilitating transactions. Despite their growing significance, there is no...more

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New York Issues Proposed Regulations About Overdraft Fees

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Given the future uncertainty of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) efforts to regulate bank overdraft fees, New York’s Department of Financial Services (DFS) has stepped in to fill a perceived gap. The DFS...more

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New York Governor announces NYDFS overdraft regulations proposal

On January 22, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the NYDFS proposed its amendments to 3 NYCRR Parts 32 and 6 related to deposit account transactions and associated charges. The regulations will redefine terms such as...more

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NY State Department of Financial Services issues proposed overdraft rule

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The New York State Department of Financial Services has released a proposed rule that would regulate overdraft, non-sufficient funds (NSF), and return deposit item fees charged by banks, trust companies, savings banks,...more

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NYDFS launches Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange with Bank of England

On January 13, the NYDFS launched the Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange (TRE), an international secondment program with the Bank of England, which would allow collaboration between regulators by exchanging staff. The...more

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New Year = New Earned Wage Access Legislation in New York

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This week, New York became the latest state to introduce legislation aimed at regulating Earned Wage Access (EWA) services. Assembly Bill 258 titled — “An Act to Amend the Banking Law, in Relation to Providing for Income...more

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NYDFS Releases Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Guidance For Covered Entities

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On October 16, 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services (the "DFS"), under its Cybersecurity Regulation—23 NYCRR Part 500—issued a memorandum providing guidance on the risks posed by artificial intelligence...more

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Cyber and AI: NYDFS has entered the chat

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On October 16, 2024, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) released an Industry Letter—entitled Cybersecurity Risks Arising from Artificial Intelligence and Strategies to Combat Related Risks (the “Letter”)....more

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New York Governor’s Proposed TED Bill Includes Sweeping BNPL Legislation

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After promising earlier this year to “establish nation-leading regulations for the Buy Now Pay Later loan industry,” New York Governor Kathy Hochul took a significant first step in that direction by including Buy Now Pay...more

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Cybersecurity Enforcement Update: NYDFS Adopts Final Amendments to its Cybersecurity Regulations and SEC Sues SolarWinds Executive

Recent activity by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) highlight the continued focus by government regulators on cybersecurity. As these and other regulators...more

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NYDFS Finalizes Amendments to Cybersecurity Regulation Impacting Financial Services Companies

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On November 1, 2023, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) amended Part 500, the cybersecurity regulation. These updates follow numerous NYDFS enforcement actions and other new cybersecurity rules, such as the...more

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Client Alert: New York Issues Significant Amendments to its Forward-Leaning Cyber Regulations

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In 2017, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) enacted a landmark regulation requiring financial services institutions such as banks and insurance companies in the state to meet substantial cybersecurity...more

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Crypto Currently: New York Attorney General James Proposes Landmark Digital Asset Law

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On May 5, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a landmark legislative proposal—titled the Crypto Regulation, Protection, Transparency, and Oversight (CRPTO) Act (hereinafter, the Proposal)—to tighten regulations...more

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New York Settles with Crypto Company, Proposes Crypto Legislation

On May 1, NYDFS settled with a cryptocurrency trading platform over the company’s cybersecurity deficiencies, resulting in a consent order and $1.2 million fine for the crypto company. NYDFS alleged “multiple deficiencies in...more

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New York proposes “landmark legislation” to oversee crypto industry

On May 5, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced proposed legislation to increase oversight of the cryptocurrency industry. Calling the “landmark legislation” the “strongest and most comprehensive set of...more

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NYDFS revises proposed amendments to third-party debt collection rules

In December, NYDFS released revised proposed amendments to 23 NYCRR 1, which regulates third-party debt collectors and debt buyers. NYDFS first issued a proposed amendment to 23 NYCRR 1 in December 2021 ...more

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NYDFS Publishes Proposed Amendment to Its Cybersecurity Rules for Financial Services Companies

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) published its proposed amendment to its 23 NYCRR Part 500 (Cybersecurity Rules) on November 9, 2022, following the release of the draft version on July 29, 2022....more

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New York’s Department of Financial Services Proposes New Cyber Compliance Requirements

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The New York Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) has proposed rule changes to increase cyber compliance requirements. DFS has been the leading regulatory force in the cybersecurity industry. ...more

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New York Releases Stablecoin Guidance

On June 8, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) released its Guidance on the Issuance of U.S. Dollar-Backed Stablecoins meant to set foundational criteria for USD-backed stablecoins issued by...more

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New York Financial Regulator Publishes Stablecoin Guidance

There have been a number of developments swirling around stablecoins in the past month, including, earlier this week, the recent introduction in the U.S. Senate of a bill (the “Responsible Financial Innovation Act”) that...more

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NYDFS Issues Pre-Proposed Rules to Implement New Commercial Financing Disclosure Law

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The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has issued “pre-proposed” rules under New York’s commercial financing disclosure law that was enacted at the end of 2020.  The pre-proposed rules are 45 pages in length...more

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COVID-19-related insurance regulatory developments

There continues to be significant regulatory activity related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on the insurance industry, as well as claims for damages due to looting and vandalism following the recent civil...more

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Consumer Financial Services and Fintech Enforcement Trends in New York

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The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is New York’s primary regulator of financial institutions, consumer protection, and financial activity.  With jurisdiction over more than 1,500 financial institutions, the...more

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New York Issues Final Mortgage Servicing Regulations

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On December 18, 2019, the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued its Final Regulations detailing the business conduct rules for mortgage loan servicers. ...more

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NYDFS Student Lending Initiative

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New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Superintendent, Linda A. Lacewell, recently wrote an Opinion Article in the New York Daily News, addressing the student lending industry. According to Lacewell, the Trump...more

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