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Global Financial Services

International banking and financial institutions news is also covered on the National Law Review. UK regulatory framework covered, including the Australian crowd-sourced funding regime, and EU’s Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID), along with international insolvency, news, and legislation from around the world, which are linked to non-US foreign banks and institutions, are regularly published online.  Additionally, the legal experts at the National Law Review consistently offer updates on the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority and the effects of Brexit.

Financial Services and Innovation

The National Law Review also covers hot topics such as financial services law and FinTech (financial technology). Additionally, we cover topics like bitcoin, cryptocurrency transactions, SEC regulations, blockchain technologies, and compliance under finance laws like the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Additionally, cases and news which is governed under the Federal Reserve Act, the Fair Credit and Reporting Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and Equal Credit Opportunity Act, are also analyzed in articles on the site.

Securities & the SEC

The mission of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. The National Law Review covers news and updates coming out of the SEC, including information about updates on the US SEC EDGAR system and related requirements, rules designed to limit and enforce rules against Insider Trading and Anti-Money Laundering settlements. Additionally, analysis of the SEC Division of Investment Management leadership and proposed rulemakings.

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Recent Securities, SEC, & Financial Institution Law News

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Apr
24
2017
Full Steam Ahead with Financial Services Regulatory Reform
Apr
3
2020
The SEC Opts Not to Extend Reg BI and Form CRS Compliance Deadline
Dec
7
2015
Financial Stability Oversight Council, Fiduciary Rule in Focus for Financial Services Lawmakers; SEC to Hold Open Meeting
Aug
24
2023
SBA Size Standards: Affiliation Based on Franchise and License Agreements
Apr
11
2016
House Lawmakers to Vote on Dodd-Frank, Other Financial Services Bills; Puerto Rico Remains Key Priority
May
23
2016
International Issues Take Center Stage; CFPB Soon Expected to Release Rulemaking on Short-Term, Small Dollar Loans as SEC Sets Timeline for Fiduciary Rule
Jun
18
2019
SEC Adopts New Broker-Dealer Rule, Also Affecting Investment Advisers
Aug
10
2020
The Plight of Oppressed Private Company Minority Investors: No Legal Escape Available Without a Buy-Sell Agreement in Place
Apr
20
2015
Senate Banking Committee Schedules Markup; Department Of Labor Releases Fiduciary Rule
Oct
5
2020
Don’t Wait to Jump Off the Bandwagon: Cutting Ties With a Bad Business Partner (Part 2)
Nov
28
2016
Financial Services Policymakers Prepare for 2017 as Regulators Wrap-Up Work
Oct
27
2020
Under Texas Law, You Can Have Your Cake, But Not Always Eat it Too: Choice of Forum Clauses Are Enforceable, Choice of Venue Has Limits
Mar
10
2023
You Have 72 Hours: NCUA Finalizes New Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Rule for Federally Insured Credit Unions
May
2
2023
Weekly IRS Roundup April 24 – April 28, 2023
Sep
14
2015
Iran Deal and Terrorism Financing in Forefront for Financial Services Lawmakers
Jun
23
2023
Business Size and DBE Certification- How Big Can You Grow?
Jul
31
2021
Update on CFTC Whistleblower Program and Recent Award - July 2021
Jan
11
2016
Congress Takes Up Financial Services Bills; SEC Expected to Move Forward with Several Regulations
Jan
29
2021
Trends in SEC Whistleblower Program
Oct
19
2023
You Can’t Do That! Errors DBE Certifying Agencies Make When Reviewing Interstate Applications
Oct
25
2021
On Her Shoulders, Episode 12 - Interview with Gloria Feldt [PODCAST]
May
25
2016
Update on EU STS and Risk Retention: Simple, Transparent and Standardised Securitisations
Sep
24
2020
Applying for DBE Certification? Technical Competence is Required.
Feb
26
2022
Impacts of the Canadian Trucker Blockade: How Can Businesses Prepare for Disruptions?
Jul
31
2009
Abstention as an Alternative: Bankruptcy Court Is Not Always the Best Place to Be
Apr
11
2022
On Her Shoulders, Season 2 Episode 3 - Interview with Casey Clark and Julie Fogh [PODCAST]
Apr
7
2011
"Tax Amnesty" Is Still An Option: IRS Offers A "Second Chance" To Taxpayers With Undeclared Foreign Accounts And Holdings
Jun
7
2023
Weekly IRS Roundup May 30 – June 2, 2023
 

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