RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk welcome fellow Orrick partner Katy Ryan to discuss the state financial regulatory landscape. Katy provides an overview of how federal agencies and states interact in our dual-regulatory system, the benefits and limitations of the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS), and the importance of maintaining constructive relationships with state regulators. The conversation also covers state regulatory and enforcement trends, including increasing coordination among state regulators and attorneys general and the potential for states to play a more active role in areas such as consumer protection, BSA/AML and data privacy. Links: CFPB Pause: Where to From Here? The Post-Election Outlook for State Financial Regulation Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory RegFiPodcast.com

Ian P. Moloney, the Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at the American Fintech Council, dives into the world of Earned Wage Access (EWA), a service empowering workers to access wages before payday. He discusses the benefits of EWA and the pressing regulatory challenges that accompany its rising popularity. The conversation also highlights the importance of establishing a unified federal regulatory framework, collaborating with organizations to create consistent rules, and the evolving relationship between fintech firms and traditional banks in this innovative landscape.

Opening a Path for New Bank Formations The Klaros Group’s Michele Alt joins Orrick partners Jerry Buckley, Caroline Stapleton and Walt Zalenski to explore actions needed to facilitate new bank formations, which have slowed to trickle in recent years. The conversation highlights a recent letter — cosigned by Michele, Jerry, Walt and other senior banking and financial services advisers — outlining how federal financial regulators can break the logjam slowing applications for de novo charters. Among the recommendations to incoming agency leadership is a call to improve objectivity and transparency and encourage fintech and traditional bank charters to foster greater consumer choice and innovation in the financial system. Links: Executive Summary: Steps To Take Now to Encourage New and Innovative Bank Formation Full Letter: Proposed Measures to Improve the Bank Charter Application Process to Facilitate New and Innovative Bank Formation Klaros Group, LLC Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory RegFiPodcast.com

Justin Wiseman, Vice President and Regulatory Counsel at the Mortgage Bankers Association, joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk to discuss how housing availability and affordability have moved to the forefront of the national agenda. The conversation explores regulatory initiatives the new Trump Administration could take to enhance housing and mortgage credit availability and reforms advocated by the MBA to reduce closing costs. The group also assesses the potential impact of proposed AI-related legislation on the mortgage banking business and issues associated with bringing the GSEs out of conservatorship. Links: Mortgage Bankers Association Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory RegFiPodcast.com

Jane Barratt, Financial Data Exchange (FDX) co-board chair, joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt to share the role FDX will play as the first standard setting organization (SSO) approved by the CFPB pursuant to the 1033 Rule. The conversation explores the benefits of token-based APIs over screen scraping, the interdependence between digital identity, fraud prevention and data security, and the promise that secure data sharing holds for consumers and financial services providers alike. Links: Financial Data Exchange MX Technologies Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory RegFiPodcast.com

At no time in recent memory has consumer finance regulation faced more prospects for change. RegFi hosts discuss what could be in play for consumer finance in 2025, including the future of the CFPB, artificial intelligence, increased activity at the state-level, and a potential rethink of consumer finance regulation. Links: RegFi Episode 49: CFPB’s 1033 Rule: Where to From Here? Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory RegFiPodcast.com

The discussion dives into the CFPB’s groundbreaking proposal to extend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to data brokers. Co-hosts unravel the potential reshaping of consumer reporting by redefining key terms, highlighting significant implications for privacy. The risks surrounding de-identified data are scrutinized, showcasing the need for stringent consumer protection. Finally, they examine how these new regulations could impact consumer consent and marketing practices, raising urgent questions about transparency and state-level compliance.

Brandon Milhorn, President and CEO of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, joins RegFi co-hosts Sherry Safchuk and Jerry Buckley to share his perspective on the challenges facing community banks and the role of responsible regulation in fostering innovation and maintaining consumer confidence. The conversation explores the impact of AI on financial services, the benefits of standard-setting organizations to streamline third-party partnerships, and the need for accountability and deference in regulatory actions. Links: Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory RegFiPodcast.com

Anne Canfield, a Partner at The Majority Group with extensive experience in housing finance and public policy, discusses the impact of digitization on mortgage origination. She highlights how technology can streamline processes and reduce costs significantly. The conversation dives into legislative changes that could foster digital mortgages, including past acts like the E-Sign Act. Anne also shares insights on the challenges faced by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac amid potential political shifts, addressing the future of mortgage affordability.

Hosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk sit down with Susan Milazzo, the CEO of the California Mortgage Bankers Association (CMBA), to discuss the current state and future of mortgage banking in California. As the voice of the mortgage banking industry in California, Susan offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing mortgage bankers in the state. Links: California MBA Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory RegFiPodcast.com