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FCA sets out final rules for new consumer credit regulatory returns

FCA sets out final rules for new consumer credit regulatory returns

On 7 May 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a policy statement, PS25/3, on consumer credit regulatory returns: credit broking, debt adjusting, debt counselling and providing credit information services.

United Kingdom | Articles | May 15, 2025

Consumer credit

Substantiate AI detection claims

On April 28, 2025, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made it clear that any claims about the ability of a tool to detect whether artificial intelligence (AI) generated content need to be substantiated, just like other advertising claims.

United States | Articles | May 13, 2025

Artificial intelligence
Navigating regulatory challenges in data centres

Navigating regulatory challenges in data centres

Businesses investing in, financing or operating data centres face a complex matrix of laws and regulatory requirements. Ensuring compliance is important for lender and investor due diligence and is crucial to avoiding fines, penalties and contractual or regulatory breaches that can significantly impact the business and any investment in, or financing of, data centres.

Global | Articles | May 07, 2025

Data and cybersecurity
NT Analyzer can help determine “data broker” status under the new Bulk Data Transfer requirements

NT Analyzer can help determine “data broker” status under the new Bulk Data Transfer requirements

Even if your business only sells goods or services in the U.S., your business may be a “data broker” under the new bulk data regulations, according to an April 11, 2025 Compliance Guide issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, if consumer data is being transmitted to countries of concern.

United States | Articles | May 07, 2025

Data and cybersecurity
Crypto assets are making their way into Regulation 81-102 respecting Investment Funds

Crypto assets are making their way into Regulation 81-102 respecting Investment Funds

On March 27, the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF, Quebec’s financial markets regulator) published proposed amendments (the Amendments) in a publication titled Regulation to amend Regulation 81-102 respecting Investment Funds pertaining to crypto assets.

Canada | Articles | May 07, 2025

Cryptoassets / cryptocurrencies / stablecoins and CBDCs
NT Analyzer adds API mapping feature

NT Analyzer adds API mapping feature

This month, we have added “API mapping” and “JavaScript file analysis” as core components of the NT Analyzer tool suite. This post explains what API Mapping is and how the feature provides critical insights regarding the transmission and processing of user data (a subsequent blogpost will address JavaScript file analysis).

United States | Articles | May 07, 2025

Data and cybersecurity
NT Analyzer adds JavaScript file analysis feature

NT Analyzer adds JavaScript file analysis feature

In addition to NT Analyzer recently adding API mapping to its complement of services, we have also incorporated JavaScript file analysis targeting those JavaScript files that are downloaded to a user’s browser from third-party remote hosts while navigating a company’s website.

United States | Articles | May 07, 2025

Data and cybersecurity
HMT publishes UK draft legislation for regulating cryptoassets

HMT publishes UK draft legislation for regulating cryptoassets

On 29 April 2025, HM Treasury (HMT) published a draft statutory instrument (SI), the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Cryptoassets) Order 2025, which sets out provisions to create a new regulatory regime for cryptoassets. An accompanying draft policy note has also been published.

United Kingdom | Articles | May 01, 2025

Cryptoassets / cryptocurrencies / stablecoins and CBDCs
Blockchain law: New administration’s crypto whirlwind marks significant shifts for digital assets

Blockchain law: New administration’s crypto whirlwind marks significant shifts for digital assets

The first two months of the second Trump administration have seen a burst of significant shifts in crypto regulation and policy.

United States | Articles | April 09, 2025

Cryptoassets / cryptocurrencies / stablecoins and CBDCs