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RegFi Episode 43: Investing in Financial Inclusion

Kabir Kumar, director of policy and ecosystem building at Flourish Ventures, joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt to explore the fundamental role of technology in expanding access to fair and stable...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

RegFi Episode 23: Regulatory Tech Innovation Accelerating Around the Globe: Nick Cook Describes Trends

Nick Cook joins RegFi cohosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt for a conversation about how regulators globally are approaching technological innovation, both in the markets they supervise and within their own operations....more

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The Financial Innovation Act: Regulations and Coming Into Force July 1, 2022

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On June 7, 2022, the Government of Alberta published Order in Council 200/2022, under which the Lieutenant Governor in Council ordered that the Financial Innovation Act, SA 2022 c F-13 (FIA) be proclaimed into force on July...more

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North Carolina Innovation Council Takes Shape to Implement New FinTech and InsurTech Regulatory Sandbox Program

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As home to the second largest banking center in the country, North Carolina has stepped onto the leading edge of innovation in the FinTech and InsurTech arenas. Late last year, Governor Cooper signed into law H624, the North...more

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The Unique Advantages Fintechs Have When Expanding into Banking Operations – A Trend is Underway

In 2021, Square, Inc. (“Square”) announced that it had commenced banking operations under its independently governed subsidiary industrial bank, Square Financial Services (“Square Financial”). ...more

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How do you have Earned Wage Access without Wages?

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Earned Wage Access (EWA), also called on-demand pay or real-time payroll, is an exciting new employee benefit and payroll technology.  Historically, payroll is run infrequently by employers because it is costly and...more

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UK Fintech: Rachel Kent comments on the Kalifa Review

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The past six months for me have been exciting and inspirational. I had the privilege of coordinating, together with Dr Kay Swinburne (KPMG), the policy and regulation chapter of Ron Kalifa OBE's report on the UK's Fintech...more

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Latest updates on the Italian Regulatory Sandbox

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New provisions have been introduced to the Italian law concerning the development of FinTech initiatives and the establishment of an Italian Fintech Sandbox. Secondary measures are expected to be enacted by 31 January 2021....more

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Some COVID-Accelerated Changes in the Residential Home Buying and Financing Space Are Here to Stay

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Fintech has been changing the process of buying a residential home for years, but the pandemic has boosted the speed of change into hyperdrive. While some of these innovations may not be required after shutdowns are eased and...more

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UK Law Commission Announces Projects on Accommodating Smart Contracts and Digital Assets into English Law

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The U.K. Law Commission has announced two new projects designed to ensure that English law is able to accommodate smart contracts and digital assets....more

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Fintech 2020: A Global Survey on the State of Financial Technology

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Letter from Our Co-Chairs - As the digital transformation of financial markets accelerates at breakneck speeds, fintech presents significant opportunities and challenges for both investors and innovators around the world. ...more

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Facilitating Transatlantic Fintech Innovation and Cooperation: The New MOU Between the NYSDFS and the French ACPR

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The Situation: From both sides of the Atlantic, United States and French financial authorities are keen to facilitate technology innovations in the financial sector. Beyond having set up dedicated teams to focus on the...more

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CFPB to hold March 10 event on consumer debt relief

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On March 10, 2020, the CFPB will host a day-long event entitled, “Evolutions in Consumer Debt Relief.”  The event will explore options for consumers facing unmanageable unsecured debt and limited credit options....more

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Italy consults on FinTech sandbox

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The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance has launched a consultation on a Draft Decree on the criteria to test FinTech initiatives in a sandbox environment and to establish a FinTech Committee. The criteria include the...more

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OCIE Releases 2020 Examination Priorities

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) published its 2020 Examination Priorities, an annual publication that enhances transparency and provides insights into...more

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CA and NY governors propose expansion of state consumer financial protection regimes

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The governors of California and New York have both proposed to expand the authority of their respective state’s consumer financial services regulator.  Both governors have framed their proposals as a response to what they...more

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The Year in FinTech - Our Popular Reads in 2019

A recap of some of the most well-read FinTech-focused writing on JD Supra during 2019. A token...more

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Paul Watkins, Director of the CFPB’s Office of Innovation, discusses final innovation policies in Ballard Spahr webinar

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Paul Watkins, Director of the CFPB’s Office of Innovation, joined Ballard Spahr partners Alan Kaplinsky and James Kim yesterday for a discussion of the CFPB’s final innovation policies.  ...more

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Utah Passes the Third State-Run “Sandbox” for Innovative Financial Products and Services

Utah’s governor recently signed into law H.B. 378, which created a sandbox program for companies providing “innovative financial products or services” in the state. The program, run by Utah’s Department of Commerce, requires...more

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Innovation Enhances the Delivery of Consumer Financial Services

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FinTech and RegTech Trends to Watch - Much has been written about FinTech and RegTech in the last few years and, for many lenders, such terms aren’t wholly relevant to the day-to-day operations of their businesses – or are...more

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NYDFS Creates Research and Innovation Division and Prioritizes Fintech and Consumer Protection

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Linda Lacewell, the recently confirmed Superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services, detailed in a recent interview that she will prioritize fintech and consumer protection. True to her word, NYDFS...more

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Anche l'Italia avrà la sua regulatory sandbox

La legge 28 giugno 2019, n. 58 ("Legge 58/2019") ha convertito con modificazioni il decreto legge 30 aprile 2019, n. 34 (c.d. "Decreto Crescita"), introducendo un'importante novità in materia di regolamentazione bancaria,...more

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State Law Fintech Roundup

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As fintech and blockchain transactions continue to grow in popularity, they are receiving increased attention at the state level, whether through fintech sandboxes, crypto-friendly legislation, or other initiatives aimed to...more

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House and Senate to hold hearings focused on fintech, artificial intelligence

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This week, Congress will be holding a hearing focused on fintech and two hearings at which artificial intelligence (AI) will be the focus. Fintech: Tomorrow, June 25, the House Financial Services Committee’s Task Force on...more

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Utah’s new regulatory sandbox

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Utah Governor Gary Herbert signed H.B. 378, Regulatory Sandbox, into law on March 25, 2019.  This bill created the nation’s third regulatory sandbox program for fintechs, after Arizona, which enacted sandbox legislation in...more

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