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Connecticut Penalizes Unlicensed Mortgage Lead Generation Activity
Connecticut's Department of Banking has taken enforcement action against a lead-generation company for conducting mortgage lead-generation activities without proper state licensing, marking the second time the company has faced such allegations. The case highlights ongoing regulatory scrutiny of licensing compliance in the consumer financial services sector and the consequences of operating without required state authorizations.
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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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Basel III Endgame Evolution: Strategic Implications For Retail Banking
On March 19, 2026, the federal banking agencies issued a package of proposed changes to the regulatory capital requirements for banking institutions of all sizes, from the largest GSIBs and super-regional banks to community banks. This package of proposals (the “Proposed Rules”) is a second full attempt at implementing the 2017 “Basel III Endgame” international framework—following the agencies’ initial package of proposals in July 2023 (the “2023 NPR”)—to better reflect credit, trading and operational risk in the calculation of regulatory capital ratios.
United States Finance
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
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Basel III Endgame Evolution: Banking Agencies Propose Major Capital Overhaul (Again)
On March 19, 2026, the federal banking agencies issued a package of proposed changes to the regulatory capital requirements for banking institutions of all sizes, from the largest GSIBs and super-regional banks to community banks (the “Proposed Rules”). This package of proposals is a second full attempt at implementing the 2017 “Basel III Endgame” international framework—following the agencies’ initial package of proposals in July 2023 (the “2023 NPR”)—to better reflect credit, trading and operational risk in the calculation of minimum regulatory capital ratios.
United States Finance
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
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Mortgage Banking Update - April 16, 2026
Ballard Spahr's Consumer Financial Services Group provides comprehensive analysis of the latest regulatory developments affecting mortgage banking and consumer finance, including CFPB workforce restructuring, state DIDMCA opt-outs, debanking regulations, and emerging payment technologies. The newsletter features expert insights on enforcement priorities, compliance obligations, and strategic implications for financial institutions navigating an evolving regulatory landscape.
United States Finance
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Ballard Spahr LLP
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