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Regulatory Agencies with Financial Services

Readers can learn about new loan transactions, international trade agreements, mortgage loans and bank financing legislation, and other news as it unfolds in the US and around the world. Details that are covered by governmental and regulatory agencies including the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), are routinely updated on the site. With ongoing agency news dealing with the CFPB, agency directors, and nominations to financial and banking agencies, the National Law Review constantly adds new cases and newsreaders want to remain informed about.

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
1
2016
SEC Staff Issues No-Action Letter on Index Fund Investments in Insurance Companies and Securities Related Businesses Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
7
2016
SEC Chair Discusses Enhanced Director Oversight Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
21
2016
MetLife Wins a Round on the Government’s Dodd-Frank Act SIFI Designation Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
7
2014
CFTC Proposes Amendments to Recordkeeping Rules Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
May
6
2016
Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Proposes Ban on Mandatory Arbitration Clauses That Restrict Class Actions Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
May
18
2016
New SEC Guidance on Non-GAAP Financial Measures Will Require Changes to Many Non-GAAP Presentations Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
3
2013
Kazakhstan’s Bankruptcy Law Overhaul Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
2
2016
Mayday for Payday? High Cost Installment Loans Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dec
17
2014
China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) Issues New Provisions Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
May
19
2013
SEC Warns About Exemptive Order Compliance Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
30
2016
Financial Stability Oversight Council to GE Capital: “Yes, You May Check Out of Systemic Regulation” Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
4
2015
SEC Publishes New Regulation AB Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
13
2015
UK FCA Publishes New Reporting Requirements for Extractive Industries -- Financial Conduct Authority Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Aug
3
2016
US Secretary of Commerce Announces Privacy Shield Framework Certification Process Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Aug
10
2016
SEC Approves Nasdaq ‘Golden Leash’ Disclosure Rules Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Feb
4
2015
China Seeks to Reform Regulation of Foreign Investments with New Law Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
3
2015
AICPA Issues Interpretation Clarifying Application of Third-Party Due Diligence Report Rules to AUP Engagements Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Oct
11
2016
CFPB Structure Is Unconstitutional, but Power Not Directly Affected Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
10
2015
New Amendments to Russian Personal Data Law Impose Local Storage Requirements Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
9
2015
CFPB Issues First Appellate Ruling: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
9
2017
Small Employer HRAs—A New Year’s Gift Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
18
2017
Second Circuit Reverses Marblegate Holding on TIA § 316(b) Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
23
2017
DOL Clarifies Proxy Voting Interpretation, Considers ESG Investments Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
25
2015
Bureau of Economic Analysis Indicates That It Will Grant Extensions for Filing Be-10 Until August 31, 2015 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
31
2017
Contract Corner: Contracting Strategies Can Help Navigate Changing Environments (Part 1) Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
21
2014
Tax Measures in the 2014 UK Budget Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jul
21
2015
Felony Conviction Bars Whistleblower from Pursuing Qui Tam Case Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
18
2017
Effect of the EU MIFID II Research Regime on US Investment Managers Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
 

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