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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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2018
Recent Developments in Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technology in the Fund Industry Faegre Drinker
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1
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Bankers, Consumer Groups Clash Over IRS Plan to Crack Down on Foreign Tax Cheats Center for Public Integrity
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12
2014
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A Primer on EMV Technology for Merchants (EuroPay, Mastercard, and Visa) Proskauer Rose LLP
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What Community Bank Board Members Need to Know About Directors and Officers Murtha Cullina
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Senate Banking Committee Approves Kraninger Nomination Ballard Spahr LLP
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Block Trades, EFRPs and Assorted Other Trade Practice Issues: A Practical Guide of Current Status Katten
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Court Holds That Exempt Lender May Violate California Usury Statute Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
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California Reinstates Licensing Exemption for Single Commercial Loan Made During 12-month Period Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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Retailers Must Be Careful With Private Label Credit Card Advertising Hunton Andrews Kurth
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Increase in Regulatory Expense for Debtor-In-Possession Revolving Credit Facilities Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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Australia: Labelling Responsible Investment Products K&L Gates
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CFPB Examines Bank Account and Service Complaints in Latest Monthly Report Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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5
2017
UK Supreme Court Confirms London Whale Notices Did Not Identify Achilles Macris Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Apr
24
2018
DOL Less Likely to Appeal Fifth Circuit Ruling Vacating Expansion of Fiduciary Rule in Light of Recent SEC Guidance McDermott Will & Emery
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Volcker Rule: Federal Reserve: Compliance with Volcker Rule Required by July 2014 ArentFox Schiff LLP
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15
2014
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5
2015
Department of Justice Quietly Revises Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Resource Guide Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dec
8
2016
Supreme Court Confirms Rule on Insider Trading Involving Tips of Confidential Information to Friends and Relatives Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
 

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