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Surveys and Reports Regulatory Developments United Kingdom: Financial Services Act 2021 becomes law On 29 April 2021, the Financial Services Bill 2019-21 received Royal Assent. In a press release, HM Treasury described the Financial Services Act 2021 (the Act) as a ‘major milestone in shaping a regulatory framework for UK financial services outside of the EU.’ The Act makes significant amendments to key legislation, including the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA) and onshored EU financial services regulation. Sections of particular relevance include the following: Section 29 ...

Fintech and AI Task Forces Reauthorized for 117th Congress by House Committee Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, has announced the reauthorization of the Financial Technology [Fintech] and Artificial Intelligence [AI] Task Forces for the 117th Congress.  These two Task Forces are relatively new having emerged in the 116th Congress in 2019. The two entities seek to provide a forum for innovation in financial services. Once again, Congressman Bill Foster will chair the Task Force on AI. Chairwoman Waters issued the following statement: “I am...