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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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Dec
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2020
Mortgage Company Agrees to Pay $24.9 Million to Settle Fraud Allegations Related to Federal Mortgage Insurance Tycko & Zavareei LLP
Aug
6
2019
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Create Legal Framework for Income Share Agreements Ballard Spahr LLP
May
27
2020
Debt Buybacks: What You Need to Know McDermott Will & Emery
Nov
24
2021
FINCEN Seeks the Assistance of Financial Institutions in the Fight Against Environmental Crimes Mintz
Mar
29
2011
United States Supreme Court Reiterates Materiality Standard For Securities Fraud Claims Under Rule 10b-5 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
14
2017
Regulator Takes Action To Address Risky Lending Practices Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Apr
17
2020
The Best Laid Plans SEC Announces Examination Priorities for Regulation Best Interest and Form CRS Polsinelli PC
Sep
23
2020
ICO fines pensions advisory company for 100,000 + cold calls Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
17
2023
FTC Announces Proposed Order Against Experian for CAN-SPAM Violations Hunton Andrews Kurth
Aug
26
2022
Court Orders Injunctive Relief Against Tech Company for Deceptive Advertising, Unfair Fee Practices Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
17
2018
Trump Administration’s Clashes with China on Trade and Investment Demonstrate Importance of Vetting International Trade and National Security Risks in Deals
Mar
17
2020
UK Chancellor’s latest measures in response to COVID-19 Proskauer Rose LLP
Jun
16
2023
SEC Adopts Amendments to Remove References to Credit Ratings from Regulation M Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Dec
29
2023
New Russia Sanctions Intensify Pressure on Banks Worldwide Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
26
2022
How Changing Beneficial Ownership Reporting May Impact Activism Jones Walker LLP
Nov
19
2015
SEC Proposes Rules To Enhance Transparency And Oversight Of Alternative Trading Systems Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
22
2016
Financial Institutions and Third-Party Risk Management Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
27
2017
SEC Announces 2017 Compliance Outreach Program Seminars for Investment Companies and Investment Advisers Proskauer Rose LLP
Jan
5
2018
The Eighth Circuit Raises the Bar for Would-Be Indemnitees Bilzin Sumberg
Aug
16
2018
The Medical Marijuana Industry and AML: Opportunities and Risks Ballard Spahr LLP
Oct
24
2023
SEC Amends Section 13 Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rules, Issues Related Guidance Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
18
2021
Immediate Enactment Of Juneteenth As A Federal Holiday Will Have Significant Impact On Mortgage Lenders And Other Consumer Lenders Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
23
2015
Potential Erosion of the Distinction Between Benefits Denials and Breach of Fiduciary Duty under ERISA in the Tenth Circuit Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Dec
1
2016
Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect Finally Launches on 5 December 2016 K&L Gates
May
12
2021
Department of Education Issues New Guidance on Use of ARP Funds Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Mar
24
2022
DFPI Sees Few Problems With NMLS Transition, Do My Own Eyes Deceive Me? Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Jun
18
2013
Investor Challenges Ahead for Junior/Mid-Cap Oil & Gas Companies Bracewell LLP
Mar
3
2014
Avoiding Liability for Retaliation Claims under Dodd-Frank and Other Laws Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
 

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