CFPB Update—Constitutional Crisis or Business as Usual?
The Fifth Circuit recently ruled that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) funding structure is unconstitutional, casting doubt on all of the agency's actions. But the CFPB is as active a...
13 Dec 202234min
Increased Scrutiny of Private Equity Ownership of Insurers
Private equity ("PE") investment in US insurers has increased, with a particular emphasis on life insurance groups. In response, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners ("NAIC") has taken ...
2 Nov 202222min
European Commission Report on the EU Securitization Regulation
On October 10, 2022, the European Commission published its report on the functioning of the EU Securitization Regulation. The report includes the Commission's legal interpretation of the jurisdictiona...
27 Okt 202213min
Understanding FinCEN's New Beneficial Ownership Information Rule
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCEN") recently published its final beneficial ownership information rule (the "BOI Rule"). The BOI Rule will have a significant impact on a number of busi...
20 Okt 202226min
FTC & CFPB Priorities for the Auto Industry
Federal regulators have zeroed in on the auto industry in recent rulemaking, supervisory and enforcement activities. Mayer Brown partners Christopher Leach and Tori Shinohara discuss the FTC and CFPB'...
12 Okt 202230min
CFPB Update – New Developments and Emerging Themes
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been active on numerous fronts over the last several months. Mayer Brown partner Ori Lev and associates Christa Bieker and Brian Stief discuss: The...
21 Juli 202235min
What to Expect in Banking Regulation in the Second Half of 2022
The first half of 2022 saw a few noteworthy proposals and other actions by the US banking regulators. Final rulemakings on some proposals could come in the second half of the year, but others may be d...
14 Juli 202231min
Opportunities and Challenges in Distressed Residential Finance
The residential finance industry faces substantial headwinds in the current economic environment. After a record-breaking performance in 2021, the industry is now keenly focused on reduced volumes and...
24 Juni 202240min
