The Tides Are Changing (Again) for US Fair Access and “Anti-Debanking” Laws

Fair access banking laws, at the epicenter of the debates between ESG and “anti-woke” regulation and federal/state preemption, may see a resurgence under the incoming administration. Latham & Watkin’s recent client alert explores the landscape of “fair access” banking laws. For boards of directors, understanding these laws involves navigating the complex interplay between regulatory compliance and risk management on the one hand, and the evolving expectations regarding ESG in the financial sector on the other. Read the client alert here.