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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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Oct
19
2015
Senate Takes on Sanctuary Cities; House Considers Legislation on Debt Limit, Reconciliation
Oct
21
2015
Top Considerations When Selecting a Strategic Corporate Partner
Nov
16
2015
Banking Committee Working on Reform Package; SEC to Hold Meetings, Focus on Fiduciary Rule
Sep
5
2017
Monopoly Money or the Real Deal? Exploring the Possibility of Paying Employees in Bitcoin
Aug
10
2023
SBA Size Standards: Affiliation Based on the Newly Organized Concern Rule
May
27
2022
SCOTUS Smacks Down “Bespoke” Arbitration-Preferring Rules, Does Away with Prejudice Requirement in Waiver Analysis
Jan
21
2021
Electrical Contractor to Pay $3.2 Million for DBE Fraud
Aug
17
2023
SBA Size Standards: Affiliation Based on Joint Ventures
Aug
28
2023
Streamlining M&A Transactions: New Broker-Dealer Exemption Empowers Intermediaries
Feb
1
2021
Why Bylaws and Operating Agreements Matter in Your Application for Disadvantaged Enterprise (DBE) Certification
Sep
21
2023
USDOT Issues a Welcome Update to Its DBE Database – But Errors Abound
Jun
8
2020
Keeping Eyes Wide Open When New Members Join the Pack: A Cautious Approach to the Addition of New Business Partners
Oct
11
2021
Protections for Whistleblowers Who Share Company Documents
Aug
1
2022
What Should Employers Consider If Conducting Layoffs?
Jan
9
2018
Tax Reform and Employee Benefits – What You Need to Know Now
Sep
19
2016
Terrorism Financing, Consumer Protection in Spotlight; Various Financial Services Regulators to Meet
Mar
11
2015
Unfair, Deceptive or Abusive Acts or Practices (UDAAP) Council Weekly UDAAP Standards Report - 3/11/2015
Mar
19
2015
UDAAP Council Weekly UDAAP Standards Report for 3/18/2015--Unfair, Deceptive and Abusive Practices
Sep
23
2020
Options for Certification as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) or Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Under the New SBA Rules
Apr
20
2021
Foley Weekly Automotive Report: April 20, 2021
May
2
2018
Watch Out! Russian Spies Plan to Take Control of Blockchain (Which Means Cryptocurrencies)!
Jan
25
2022
Does Google Protect the Privacy of Your Data Location? Maybe Not!
Apr
27
2015
Lawmakers To Focus On Oversight Of And Regulatory Burdens On The Financial Services Industry
Nov
5
2019
World’s Largest Bitcoin Mining Facility to be Built in Milam County, Texas!
Jan
26
2022
Foley Automotive Report: January 25, 2022
May
7
2015
UDAAP Council Weekly UDAAP Standards Report -5/6/2015
May
11
2015
New IRS Rulings Should Provide Greater Certainty for Corporate Restructurings
Oct
9
2020
Know Your Rights: What to do if Your Company’s Application for DBE Certification is Denied.
 

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