United States: Finance and Banking

Most early-stage FinTechs seeking to move, hold, or manage customer funds in the United States face a critical licensing decision. This comprehensive guide examines why federal Money Services Business registration and state money transmitter licenses typically provide the fastest, most practical route to market compared to pursuing a full bank charter, while exploring the strategic tradeoffs, regulatory requirements, and phased implementation approaches that enable startups to launch operations within reali

Year-end reporting in private equity directly affects valuation integrity, investor confidence, and transaction readiness. This comprehensive guide examines how sponsors, fund CFOs, and portfolio company leaders can strengthen financial controls, address technical accounting complexities, and build scalable reporting infrastructure. Early focus on these critical areas reduces reporting friction and positions organizations for smoother audits and enhanced limited partner communications.

Three partners from Foley & Lardner share key insights from the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, including Jensen Huang's perspective on AI infrastructure...