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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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Aug
9
2013
Fraudulent Receipts Pose Risks for Multinationals Operating in China Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
9
2016
(Not-So-Big) Spoiler Alert: Agencies Want to Take Away a Few More Bank Powers Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Oct
7
2016
CFPB Releases Final Rule on Prepaid Cards Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
12
2013
UK Government Publishes Response to Consultation on Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
3
2016
Impact of New IRS Tax Regulations on Intercompany Debt Obligations Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
May
27
2015
Overview of NRSRO Due Diligence Rules for Asset-backed Securities Issuers Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
22
2013
UK High Court Clarifies Scope of Directors’ Duties Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
18
2017
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act Violations Continue Trend of Heightened Enforcement, Increased Fines in 2016 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
20
2017
OCC’s Fintech Charter Sails Into Choppy Waters Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dec
25
2013
Reform Opens Door to Private Investment in Mexico’s Energy Sector Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
10
2017
Minimizing Transaction Costs to Drive Value in Outsourcing Relationships Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
2
2014
SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) Issues Relief from Certain Financial Responsibility Rule Requirements Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
18
2014
Department of Labor (DOL) Proposes Amendment to Service Provider Fee Disclosure Regulation Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
26
2014
Ukraine and Russia: Report on Sanctions and Related Concerns Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jul
24
2015
Potential Upstream Investment Under the New Iranian Petroleum Contract Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
8
2011
U.S. Supreme Court: Investors Can Seek Class Action Status Without Proving Loss Causation Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
28
2011
SEC Adopts Family Office Rule Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
28
2017
CFPB’s ‘Bridge Too Far’ Becomes a Bridge to Nowhere Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
9
2014
Comparative Price Advertising Guide for Retailers Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
10
2014
Initial FATCA Registration/Withholding Dates Draw Near - Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
3
2015
ESMA Publishes Advice on Extending the Marketing Passport Beyond Europe Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Oct
22
2011
CFTC Issues Final Regulations on Position Limits for Futures and Swaps Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
13
2011
SEC Staff Grants No-Action Relief on Compliance with ERISA Disclosure Rule Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Aug
10
2017
DOL to Propose Extension of Fiduciary Rule Transition Period Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
9
2015
Prosecutors Record First-Ever Conviction for ‘Spoofing’: A New Era of Trading Enforcement Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Aug
15
2017
SEC Observations from Recent Cybersecurity Examinations Identify Best Practices Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
13
2015
UK Financial Conduct Authority Signals Significant Changes to FCA Handbook Arising From EU Market Abuse Regulation Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Aug
31
2017
Despite Growing Regulatory Scrutiny, Initial Coin Offerings Remain Popular Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
 

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