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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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Aug
19
2020
NAIC Adopts Principles for Artificial Intelligence Faegre Drinker
Jul
30
2013
In Largest Known Data Breach Conspiracy, Five Suspects Indicted in New Jersey Faegre Drinker
Mar
18
2015
Proposed IRS Regulations Clarify Allocation of M&A Costs Faegre Drinker
Apr
3
2015
SEC Uses Books and Records and Internal Control Regulations to Extend Reach of Actions Beyond Fraud Faegre Drinker
Sep
13
2016
Upcoming Revisions to Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards Faegre Drinker
Mar
5
2018
The Department of Justice Announces Expansion of Self-Disclosure-Based Leniency Principles to All Corporate Cases Faegre Drinker
Apr
8
2015
Judge Rakoff: Newman No Obstacle for SEC’s Civil Enforcement Action of “Tippees” Faegre Drinker
Oct
10
2013
Penalty for Head of Investor Relations – $50,000, Penalty for Company – $0, Regulation Fair Disclosure Compliance Program – Priceless Faegre Drinker
Oct
5
2020
Proposed Buy American Act Rules Impose Stricter Domestic Sourcing Requirements on Government Contractors Faegre Drinker
Nov
5
2013
Fiduciary Obligation to Select Appropriate Share Classes Faegre Drinker
Nov
9
2016
Modernization of SEC’s Reporting Requirements: What Investment Companies Should Know Faegre Drinker
Dec
2
2019
First Circuit Hands Down Significant Private Equity Ruling in Sun Capital Litigation Faegre Drinker
Nov
21
2013
SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) Announces First Deferred-Prosecution Agreement with an Individual Faegre Drinker
May
11
2018
SEC Chief Accountant Shines Spotlight on Audit Committees Faegre Drinker
Oct
13
2020
CFTC Record Enforcement Year and Director Departure Faegre Drinker
May
23
2018
What Expenses Can We Pay from Plan Assets? A Brief Review of the Legal Principles and Some Common Questions Faegre Drinker
Jan
2
2020
SEC Proposes Update to Accredited Investor Definition that Would Make Private Markets Available to More Investors Faegre Drinker
Dec
10
2016
Capturing Rollovers: What Information is Needed?: Interesting Angles on the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule #29 Faegre Drinker
Oct
21
2020
Plan Sponsor and Plan Administrator Escape 401(k) Plan Cybertheft Suit, But Recordkeeper Remains Faegre Drinker
Dec
23
2013
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) Announce Largest Auto Loan Discrimination Settlement in History Faegre Drinker
Feb
10
2020
The SEC’s Most Detailed Cybersecurity Guidance to Date Faegre Drinker
Mar
20
2020
COVID-19: New Jersey Updates As of March 20, 2020 Faegre Drinker
Mar
23
2020
COVID-19: New York Updates as of March 22, 2020 Faegre Drinker
Mar
22
2017
While We Wait: The Current Fiduciary Rule and Annuities: Interesting Angles on DOL’s Fiduciary Rule #41 Faegre Drinker
Mar
29
2014
ISS (Institutional Shareholder Services) Releases QuickScore 2.0 Ratings Faegre Drinker
Apr
7
2014
GroupMe Gets an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Green Light on Sending Administrative Texts to Confirm Interest in Joining Social Network Groups Faegre Drinker
Mar
27
2018
What Does the 5th Circuit Decision Mean for Rollover Recommendations? Interesting Angles on the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule #84 Faegre Drinker
Apr
25
2014
Your Shipping Containers Could Get A Lot More Expensive Faegre Drinker
 

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