Biography
Casey J. Jennings co-chairs Seward & Kissel’s Banking, Payments, and FinTech practice and is a member of the firm’s Investment Management Group.
Casey advises bank and non-bank financial institutions (such as investment managers, funds, broker-dealers, and fintechs) on banking and securities law issues, with the following primary areas of expertise.
Bank Deposit Funding. Casey represents numerous banks and many of the major broker-dealers and deposit placement networks in the U.S., as well as numerous fintechs, with respect to deposit arrangements (which in the aggregate constitute approximately 10% of all domestic deposits).
Bank Regulation. Casey advises banks on all manner of banking law issues arising under the Bank Holding Company Act, the Federal Reserve Act, the Truth in Lending Act, the Truth in Savings Act, the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Casey also advises investment advisers and funds with respect to banking law issues related to permissible activities, control, and the Volcker Rule.
Blockchain and Novel Products. Casey’s practice surveys many areas of law, which enables him to assist clients – whether technology firms, crypto firms, private equity managers, or “TradFi” companies – in structuring new financial products that implicate banking and securities laws.
Fintech Licensing. Casey has advised clients on federal and state law compliance and license requirements in connection with the issuance, transfer, and possession of cryptoassets, including money services business (MSB) registration, money transmitter licenses (MTL), and other state licensing issues (including NY BitLicense applications). Casey regularly contribute to Seward & Kissel’s Cryptocurrency and Blockchain blog, SKrypto.
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity / Incident Response. Casey helps clients develop data protection policies and procedures, draft and negotiate data agreements with vendors and counterparties, and respond to breaches.
Capabilities
Areas of Focus
Credentials
Education
University of North Carolina School of Law
- J.D., 2010
- With Honors
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- B.A., 2006
- With Distinction
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia
Areas of Focus
Credentials
Education
University of North Carolina School of Law
- J.D., 2010
- With Honors
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- B.A., 2006
- With Distinction
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia