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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
10
2017
Department of Labor Adopts 60-Day Delay in Applicability Date for Fiduciary Rule Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
1
2014
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to Modify Going Concern Proposal Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jul
11
2011
SEC Adopts Rules Exempting Venture Capital Fund Advisers from SEC Registration and Setting Forth Reporting Regime Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Aug
3
2015
Lump-Sum Windows: Thoughts from the GAO Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Aug
29
2011
Third Circuit Eases Burden on Foreign Injury Antitrust Plaintiffs Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
23
2014
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to Eliminate Special Accounting Rules for Development Stage Entities Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
1
2015
Tibble v. Edison May Not Be Earth-Shattering, But It’s a Good Reminder That Process Matters Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
4
2015
Contract Corner: Global versus Local Agreements Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
16
2017
After Its Promise to Dismantle CFPB, Administration’s More Reasoned Approach May Signal Less Change in Washington Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dec
20
2011
IRS Offers Temporary Relief to IRA Owners; Awaits DOL Guidance Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
May
7
2014
IRS Announces Transitional Period for Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Enforcement, Other FATCA Rule Changes Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Oct
5
2015
SEC Approves Rule to Regulate Debt Research Reports and Debt Research Analysts Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jul
14
2017
Christmas in July for Plaintiffs Bar—CFPB Arbitration Rule to Take Effect Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
6
2015
SEC Crowdfunding Rule Summary Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Aug
11
2017
Delaware Blockchain Law Goes into Effect Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Aug
25
2017
The First Signs of Regulatory Capital Relief for Most Banks Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
18
2012
Changes in French Tax Law: Second Amending Finance Act for 2012 | Nouvelles mesures fiscales : Deuxième Loi de Finances Rectificative pour 2012 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Aug
7
2014
Key Reforms of the Russian Civil Code for Legal Entities Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
12
2016
IRS: LLCs Now Allowed to Adopt ESOPs Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
18
2012
Long-Awaited Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Guidance Offers Clarity But Few Revelations Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Feb
17
2016
FDIC Proposes Deposit Insurance Determination Rule for Large Banks Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Feb
8
2013
Select Securities and Exchange Commission and FINRA Cases and Developments: 2012 Year in Review Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Oct
16
2014
Contract Corner: Cybersecurity Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Feb
22
2013
Supreme Court Rules for FTC in Hospital Merger Case Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
22
2016
New FASB Rules on Equity Compensation Withholding: Issues Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
12
2013
Cyprus Bailout: Potential Recourse for Lost Investments Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dec
9
2014
New Senate Bill Significantly Expands U.S. Sanctions Against Russia Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
25
2013
Federal Reserve Adopts Retail Foreign Exchange (Retail Forex) Rules Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
 

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