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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Looking Ahead on Debanking Sweep-Up

Continuing its rapid pace of Executive Orders (EOs), the Trump Administration recently unveiled an Executive Order designed to prevent so-called "debanking," a practice whereby financial institutions refuse to serve clients...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Louisiana Becomes Latest State to Pass EWA Legislation

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Louisiana has enacted a new Earned Wage Access (EWA) law, effective August 1, 2025. Sponsored by Representative Vinney St. Blanc, HB 368 introduces a comprehensive compliance framework for EWA providers, marking a pivotal...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

SBA directs financial institutions to end, correct debanking actions

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Citing President Trump’s Executive Order, the SBA has sent letters to its network of more than 5,000 lenders instructing them to end what the Trump Administration said is politicized or unlawful debanking....more

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UK FCA Continues to Simplify Supervisory Communications

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed further steps to simplify its supervisory communications, building on its April announcement and aligning with its Consumer Duty Requirements Review. The FCA confirms it...more

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SBA Orders Small Business Lenders to End Debanking Practices Pursuant to President Trump’s Executive Order

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On August 26, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) took action to enforce President Trump’s directive by issuing a letter to its network of over 5,000 lenders. This letter mandates the cessation of alleged politicized...more

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Payments and e-money: UK FCA publishes policy statement on changes to safeguarding regime

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The FCA believes that some payments firms do not currently have sufficiently robust safeguarding practices. This poses a risk of harm to consumer and market integrity that the FCA is seeking to mitigate. ...more

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EBA’s draft regulatory technical standards elaborate on requirements for EU branches of non-EU banks under CRD VI

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Directive 2024/1619 (CRD VI) will (among other things) establish a new and more prescriptive EU regulatory regime for EU branches of non-EU banks. New harmonised licencing, authorisation, capital, liquidity, booking, and...more

K&L Gates LLP

June 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

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Australian Update - ASIC Includes Climate-Related Disclosures in its Financial Reporting and Audit Focus Areas for FY2025-26 - The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has published its financial reporting...more

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Understanding FATCA and Its Impact on Foreign Financial Institutions: Why Finding Financial Services as an American Abroad Can Be...

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As an American living abroad, you may have experienced firsthand the challenges of finding a financial institution willing to work with you. Whether it’s for opening a bank account, investing in local markets, securing a...more

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UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of July 14, 2025

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RUSSIA SANCTIONS - UK Lowers Oil Price Cap on Seaborn Russian Crude Oil, OFSI publishes related FAQs: On July 18, 2025, the UK Government, alongside the EU, announced that it will lower to Oil Price Cap on seaborne Russian...more

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EC adopts delegated regulation to simplify EU taxonomy reporting and screening criteria

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The European Commission has adopted a Delegated Regulation amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2178 to simplify reporting requirements for environmentally sustainable activities under the EU Taxonomy Regulation. It also...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK’s Proposed New Captive Insurer Regime: Key Developments and Next Steps

What is new: The UK government has proposed a new regulatory framework for captive insurance companies, aiming to simplify regulations and enhance competitiveness in the financial services sector. Why it matters: The...more

White & Case LLP

Navigating the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation: Strategic considerations for financial institutions

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Just two years into the implementation of the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), financial institutions are already experiencing its significant impact. The Regulation’s broad scope, extensive data collection requirements...more

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PRA publishes 2024/2025 secondary competitiveness and growth report

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The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published its 2024/25 competitiveness and growth report, setting out how it has advanced its secondary competitiveness and growth objective (SCGO). The SCGO was introduced...more

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The Italian FIU consults on a new draft Suspicious Transactions Regulation

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The Financial Intelligence Unit for Italy (“FIU”) issued a public consultation on new instructions for the detection and reporting of suspicious transactions (“Suspicious Transactions Regulation”), which will replace the FIU...more

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HB1127 Explained: North Dakota’s New InfoSec Requirements for Financial Corporations

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Earlier this year, North Dakota’s Governor signed HB 1127, which introduces new compliance obligations for financial corporations operating in North Dakota. This new law will take effect on August 1, 2025....more

Husch Blackwell LLP

CFPB Floats Rescission of NBR Rule

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) continues to redefine its priorities, and among the many policies targeted for change, the “Registry of Nonbank Covered Persons Subject to Certain Agency and Court Orders”...more

Clark Hill PLC

Right To Know - June 2025, Vol. 30

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Cyber, Privacy, and Technology Report - Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed. State Action: North Dakota Passes Law...more

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SBA Franchise Directory Reinstated: Key 2025 Updates for Franchisors and Franchisees

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The U.S. Small Business Administration reinstated the Small Business Administration (SBA) Franchise Directory on June 1, 2025, reversing the 2023 decision to sunset the program. The Directory has long been the primary...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

North Dakota Passes New Data Security Law for “Financial Corporations”

North Dakota recently passed a law establishing new rules for certain financial companies operating in the state – specifically “financial corporations.” The new obligations will take effect on August 1, 2025. They will apply...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Tax Bytes: Week of June 9, 2025

Welcome to this week’s edition of Tax Bytes. Our team of tax lawyers is actively monitoring for federal and international tax developments and issues of note. Each week we pull together the items we deem most important to...more

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Recent SEC AML Enforcement Actions’ Impact on Compliance Efforts in the Cannabis Sector

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Investing in the cannabis industry is not without its risks, given the evolving regulatory landscape and the varying state and federal statuses of the product itself. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

AML/CTF reforms: Rules take shape with further Consultation

A quick recap on reforms affecting reporting entities The Amended AML/CTF Act removed the concept of "designated business groups" and replaced this with "reporting group". The concept of "reporting group" means that, if...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

SIFMA and Other Industry Groups Petition SEC for Recission of Cybersecurity Disclosure Requirement

In late May 2025, the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), together with the American Bankers Association, Bank Policy Institute, Independent Community Bankers of America, and Institute of...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Fed releases its Senior Financial Officer Survey results for March 2025

On May 30, the Fed released its results of its Senior Financial Officer Survey summarizing responses from bank officers regarding their reserve balance management strategies and practices. The survey concluded on March 31 and...more

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