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Regulatory Agencies with Financial Services

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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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Feb
1
2021
Why Bylaws and Operating Agreements Matter in Your Application for Disadvantaged Enterprise (DBE) Certification
Aug
4
2022
SEC Adds Twenty New Crypto Asset Enforcers
Oct
23
2023
How to Confidentially Challenge a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification
Oct
11
2021
Protections for Whistleblowers Who Share Company Documents
May
23
2016
Tax-Writers Press on with Tax Reform Proposals; Treasury to Have “Intense” Comment Period on Section 385 Regulations
Mar
2
2015
When “Shall” Means “May”: Wisconsin Court of Appeals Allows Mortgage Lenders to Slow the Foreclosure Sale Process
Mar
16
2015
Lawmakers To Review Regime For Regional Banks; CFTC To Hold Roundtables
Apr
13
2015
Senate Banking Committee Markup Not Yet Scheduled; House To Vote On Multiple Financial Services Bills
May
18
2015
Banking Committee Set to Mark-Up Legislative Package of Financial Regulatory Reform
Nov
30
2009
Use of Independent Contractors May Create Unexpected Liability
May
2
2023
Weekly IRS Roundup April 24 – April 28, 2023
Apr
24
2017
Full Steam Ahead with Financial Services Regulatory Reform
Dec
7
2015
Financial Stability Oversight Council, Fiduciary Rule in Focus for Financial Services Lawmakers; SEC to Hold Open Meeting
Aug
24
2023
SBA Size Standards: Affiliation Based on Franchise and License Agreements
Mar
4
2019
Hart-Scott-Rodino Reporting Threshold Reaches $90 Million
Apr
11
2016
House Lawmakers to Vote on Dodd-Frank, Other Financial Services Bills; Puerto Rico Remains Key Priority
May
6
2019
DOJ Announces Updated Guidance on Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programs
May
23
2016
International Issues Take Center Stage; CFPB Soon Expected to Release Rulemaking on Short-Term, Small Dollar Loans as SEC Sets Timeline for Fiduciary Rule
Jul
11
2019
Storm Preparation: Dealing With Financially Troubled Companies and Avoiding Clawbacks
Aug
15
2019
How New York Department of Financial Service’s New Research and Innovation Division Can Improve Cryptocurrency and Technology Regulations
Sep
5
2019
Not All Creditors Are Created Equal: Critical Vendors and Bankruptcy
Mar
2
2015
Federal Reserve Remains Under Scrutiny; CFTC Reopens Comment Period On Position Limits, Staff To Hold Roundtable
Apr
13
2015
SEC Blows the Whistle on Confidentiality Agreements
Nov
28
2016
Financial Services Policymakers Prepare for 2017 as Regulators Wrap-Up Work
Oct
15
2020
How Your Business Can Get DBE Certification in Other States
Mar
10
2023
You Have 72 Hours: NCUA Finalizes New Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Rule for Federally Insured Credit Unions
Jun
6
2009
Amnesty By Any Other Name: Government Enforcement Drive Against Foreign Bank Account Holders Highlights Little Known IRS Voluntary Disclosure Policy
May
30
2010
The Powers and Duties of a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee
 

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