The New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) has issued final mortgage servicer business conduct rules found in Part 419 of the Superintendent’s Regulations. Our January 24 client advisory provides a full analysis of the changes, which include: New provisions governing affiliated business arrangements; Expanded restrictions on servicing fees (including property valuation fees); A broader […]
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New York Proposes Guidance for Regulated Virtual Currency Licensees
A&B ABstract Since the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) finalized regulations for virtual currency firms in 2015, several regulated virtual currency licensees (“Licensees”) have sought permission to issue new virtual currencies (i.e., coins) in addition to those included in their initial license applications. On December 11, 2019, NYDFS issued Proposed Guidance in response […]
NY DFS unveils Consumer Protection Task Force, adds Former CFPB Deputy Director
A&B ABstract: Less than one month into the new year, New York’s Department of Financial Services (DFS) has taken strong measures to make good on its proclamation that “2020 must be the year of the consumer” by: (1) unveiling a 12-member Consumer Protection Task Force to help implement an extensive consumer protection agenda; and (2) […]
New York Proposes Student Loan Servicing Rules
A&B ABstract Amid growing concerns over the federal government’s “hands off” approach to regulating the student loan business, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo released 3 NYCRR 409, a proposed regulation aimed at providing significant consumer protections for New York student loan borrowers, to the public for comment. The deadline for comment on the regulation is […]
New York DFS Launches Research and Innovation Division
A&B Abstract: In an effort to position itself as the “Regulator of the Future,” the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) recently launched the Research and Innovation Division, which will be responsible for ensuring that the NYDFS keeps pace with the rapid changes in all sectors of the financial services industry. Earlier this […]