La Gobernadora Hochul Anuncia Una Nueva Regulación, Líder en El País, Para Establecer Protecciones Integral Al ​​consumidor Para Los Préstamos “compra Ahora, Paga Después” | Governor Kathy Hochul

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/la-gobernadora-hochul-anuncia-una-nueva-regulacion-lider-en-el-pais-para-establecer
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Service Consumer Lending 96% E-Money 45%
Specialism Customer Protection 88% Data Governance 75%
2026-02-23 20:52:46 · pdonofrio@vixio.com
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Consumer Lending (96%)

The update directly establishes a comprehensive licensing and supervisory framework for BNPL lenders in New York, with specific provisions on affordability, fee limits, and consumer protections that are core to consumer lending regulation.

E-Money (45%)

Low confidence — requires human review. While data protection and dispute resolution are mentioned, the update's primary focus is lending regulation rather than payment infrastructure or e-money issuance.

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Customer Protection (88%)

The regulations establish consumer protections for BNPL products including fee caps, disclosure requirements, and dispute resolution standards, which directly address customer protection in payment journeys.

Data Governance (75%)

The regulations include data protection provisions requiring lenders to protect consumer data against misuse or exploitation, which relates to data governance and internal handling of payment/transaction data.

La gobernadora Kathy Hochul anunció hoy que el Departamento de Servicios Financieros ha publicado una propuesta de normas para proteger a los neoyorquinos que utilizan las opciones de financiamiento "Compra Ahora, Paga Después".

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TITLE: New York Establishes Comprehensive Consumer Protections for Buy Now, Pay Later Lending BODY: On February 23, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced proposed regulations establishing a licensing and supervisory framework for buy now, pay later (BNPL) lenders operating in the state. The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) published the proposed rules to implement legislation signed by Governor Hochul as part of the fiscal year 2026 budget. The regulations address gaps in consumer protections for BNPL products, which have grown in popularity but remain subject to fewer regulatory requirements than traditional consumer loans. Key provisions include establishing a licensing framework for all entities engaging in BNPL activities in New York; prohibiting excessive fees, including convenience charges, and limiting late fees and other penalties; requiring lenders to disclose whether loans will be reported to credit reporting agencies; establishing standards for timely consumer dispute resolution; and protecting consumer data against misuse or exploitation. The proposed rules reflect input gathered during a pre-rulemaking information request regarding fee structures, underwriting processes, and the potential impact of fee and interest limits on BNPL business models. New York State Superintendent of Financial Services Kaitlin Asrow stated the regulation ensures innovation is accompanied by robust consumer protection, enabling New Yorkers to use new financial products safely while preventing excessive fees and personal data misuse. A ten-day pre-comment period began on February 23, 2026. Following publication in the State Register, a 60-day public comment period will commence. The law and regulations will take effect 180 days after adoption, with an additional transition period for existing BNPL providers in New York. This announcement builds on Governor Hochul's broader consumer protection agenda, which includes price surveillance legislation, simplified online subscription cancellations, standardised returns and refunds for online retail purchases, and protections against unfair overdraft charges.
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