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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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Feb
5
2012
DOL Releases Final 408(b)(2) Disclosure Regulation Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
29
2023
FTC Bureau Director Outlines FTC’s Proactive Approach to AI Regulation Hunton Andrews Kurth
May
15
2013
The HAMPer Is Getting Full Re: Home Affordable Modification Program Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Nov
1
2015
UK Senior Managers and Certification Regime To Replace FCA Approved Persons Rules for All UK Authorized Firms Katten
Jan
7
2021
A NEW YEAR’S TALE OF CAUTION – OFAC Settlement Highlights Risks for Those Dealing in Digital Currencies Hunton Andrews Kurth
Nov
18
2010
The Red Flags Rule: What You Need to Know Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Jul
20
2023
A Closer Look at the UK Chancellor’s ‘Collection of Announcements’ Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
21
2012
Treasury Issues Final Determination on Foreign Exchange Swaps and Forwards Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
22
2014
Self-Directed Individual Retirement Account's (IRA): Caution Required Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, A Professional Corporation
Jul
10
2015
What The SEC Pretermitted In Proposing Clawback Policy Rule Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Mar
6
2017
Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign: Changes in Store for SEC Enforcement under the Trump Administration Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
26
2018
CFPB/Fed/OCC 2018 Increase Exemption Thresholds for Appraisal Requirement, Regs Z and M Ballard Spahr LLP
Jan
18
2022
Cadwalader Cabinet: That's Personal Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Apr
18
2024
Cybersecurity Continues to be a Focal Point for Regulators in 2024 Proskauer Rose LLP
May
19
2023
Alleged Market Manipulation and the Pre-hedging of Large Trades Cornerstone Research
Dec
29
2017
FinCEN Issues Final Rule Further Restricting North Korean Access to the US Financial System Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
6
2018
“Responsible Innovation" or a "Regulatory Train Wreck?" The OCC Announces it will Accept Fintech Applications for Special Purpose National Bank Charters K&L Gates
Jul
15
2020
Talking Through the DOL’s Proposed Prohibited Transaction Exemption, Episode 2: A New Interpretation of Fiduciary Conduct Faegre Drinker
May
20
2022
CFPB Report on Mortgage Servicers Examines Industry Responses After Pandemic Protections End Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
24
2023
EUROPE: FCA Sets Ambitious Goal to Improve Asset Management Regulation in the UK K&L Gates
Mar
23
2018
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back for Dodd-Frank Act Reform? Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jul
19
2019
FINRA Publishes Guidance on Public Offering Review Process and Private Placement Filings Katten
May
15
2020
Court Puts COVID-19 Emergency Debt Collection Regulations on Ice Mintz
Nov
16
2022
What is Distributed Ledger Technology? Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP
Mar
4
2016
OCC Issues New Guidelines for Civil Money Penalty Assessments Vedder Price
Nov
22
2021
IRS Announces Nonacquiescence in Mayo Tax Regulation Invalidity Holding McDermott Will & Emery
May
18
2013
California Court Explicates Scope of Usury Exemption For Real Estate Brokers Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Apr
2
2019
SEC Adopts Further Amendments to Modernize and Simplify Disclosure Requirements Pursuant to the FAST Act Jones Walker LLP
 

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