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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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Von Zahlungsdienstleistern bis zu Profifußballvereinen: Neue EU-Vorschriften zur Bekämpfung von Geldwäsche verabschiedet McDermott Will & Emery
May
30
2013
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Housing & Finance Agency (FHFA) are Exempt from Real Estate Transfer Taxes Varnum LLP
Apr
8
2019
Proposed Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Act Adds Whistleblower Incentives and Protections Ballard Spahr LLP
Nov
17
2022
DFPI Says No MTA License Required To Issue Tokenized U.S. Dollars Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Feb
13
2024
FHA Makes Rule Changes for Branch Registration Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Feb
10
2011
Debt Deception: Broad Reach of New Consumer Financial Agency May Fall Short in Some Areas Center for Public Integrity
Oct
11
2013
Trust vs. Best Practices: The Dangers Posed By Lien Waivers Much Shelist, P.C.
Jul
21
2016
Division of Investment Management Issues Guidance Update Concerning Business Continuity Planning for Funds Vedder Price
Oct
22
2017
AML Information Sharing in the U.S. – Section 314 of the Patriot Act Ballard Spahr LLP
May
22
2020
COVID-19-Related Criminal and Civil Enforcement Activity Ramps Up Katten
Jul
15
2015
The SEC’s Unconvincing Case Against Indemnification Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Mar
10
2016
Evolving FCPA Enforcement Strategy – U.S. Regulators Are Talking; Are You Listening? Foley & Lardner LLP
Jul
7
2017
NFA Publishes Information For CTAs Using Third-Party Recordkeeping Katten
Apr
14
2020
COVID-19 Payment Protection Program: Lender Guidelines Subject to Litigation Risks Pierce Atwood LLP
Mar
31
2021
COVID-19: Bankruptcy Code Amendments in the Consolidated Appropriation Act and COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act K&L Gates
Sep
22
2023
FCA’s Introduction of a Gateway for Firms to Approve Financial Promotions Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Aug
26
2014
SEC Issues Valuation Guidance for Funds Holding Certain Short-Term Debt Securities Faegre Drinker
Mar
20
2017
Bridging the Week: March 13 - 17 and March 20, 2017 (Tough Love; KISS; Third-Party Deposits; Segregation Breaches) Katten
Aug
15
2018
EMS Bankruptcy Preference Complaints: Trade Creditors Protect Yourselves Stark & Stark
Sep
16
2020
Government Releases Second Trance of Final Regulations on BEAT McDermott Will & Emery
Jul
25
2023
How to Create a Law Firm Budget in 5 Steps Bill4Time
Nov
22
2016
Open Application Programming Interfaces: CFPB Comments and Legal Issues to Consider Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
5
2018
Treasury Releases Recommendations to Reform CRA Framework Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
1
2019
CFPB Reopens HMDA Proposed Rule Comment Period Ballard Spahr LLP
Feb
28
2023
The End of LIBOR: Final Countdown ArentFox Schiff LLP
May
1
2024
(UK) What Practical Changes Can IPs Expect from the Proposed Amendments to FCA Guidance? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Apr
3
2012
Data Security Breach Alert: 1.5 Million Credit Card Customers Affected Mintz
Nov
10
2015
Highlights of Final Prudential Regulator Margin Rules for Non-Cleared Swaps Katten
 

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