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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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2014
A Primer on EMV Technology for Merchants (EuroPay, Mastercard, and Visa) Proskauer Rose LLP
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31
2016
Broadened Qualified Mortgage Coverage of Lenders Operating in Rural and Underserved Markets Jones Walker LLP
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30
2017
Federal Criminal Case Raises Provocative Questions on US Jurisdiction Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
7
2018
CFTC Releases Chairman Statement and Backgrounder on Virtual Currencies Proskauer Rose LLP
Feb
25
2021
New York Attorney General Sues to Shutter Cryptocurrency Trading Firm Coinseed Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
30
2020
Federal Reserve Expands Main Street Lending Program for Nonprofits Varnum LLP
Dec
8
2023
PEI Annual LP Perspectives Survey Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
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25
2013
Foreign Buyers see U.S. as Profitable Investment Altro LLP
Nov
30
2015
New CFTC Proposed Rules on Algorithmic Trading Bracewell LLP
Jul
18
2017
DOL’s RFI and Recommendation of Annuities- Interesting Angles on DOL’s Fiduciary Rule #55 Faegre Drinker
Dec
12
2019
Ninth Circuit Decides Not to Rehear Its Decision Requiring Arbitration of ERISA Claims McDermott Will & Emery
Apr
20
2020
Despite COVID-19, SEC and FINRA Maintain Regulation BI Compliance Date Bracewell LLP
May
29
2020
FCA Continuing Professional Development During the COVID-19 Pandemic & Market Watch Newsletter Katten
Oct
2
2023
CFPB Proposes Changes to Fair Credit Reporting Act to Remove Medical Debt from Credit Reports Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Apr
24
2024
Update für Kryptowerte-Dienstleister: Referentenentwurf zur Überführung nationaler Krypto-Regulierung in das MiCAR-Regime McDermott Will & Emery
Dec
2
2021
ISDA Assesses Regulatory Considerations for Sustainability-Linked Derivatives Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Dec
20
2018
NY DFS Superintendent Vullo Announces Departure Plans Ballard Spahr LLP
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24
2021
Whistleblower Receives $36 Million from SEC Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto
Mar
28
2022
When Does Cryptocurrency Mining Create a Taxable Event? IRS Does Not Clarify Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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14
2023
Second Circuit Limits Use of Confidential Government Agency Information as Basis for Securities Fraud Prosecutions Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Apr
22
2018
EBA Publishes Report Regarding ITS on Reporting for Resolution Plans Under the EU BRRD Katten
Dec
6
2022
The SEC'S Marketing Rule: Open Issues and Looming Sweep Exams K&L Gates
Nov
12
2020
New SBA PPP Loan Necessity Questionnaire Is Available Prior To OMB Approval: Are Lenders Jumping the Gun? Foley & Lardner LLP
Jun
2
2023
U.S. Executive Branch Update – June 2, 2023 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
11
2011
U.S. Treasury Creates Insurance Committee Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Oct
28
2013
Agencies Issue Guidance on Troubled Debt Restructurings Katten
May
5
2014
Does Your Outside Counsel Firm Understand the Bank Examination Privilege? It Should. Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Apr
1
2016
Cornerstone Research Reports “Surge” in Securities Class-Action Settlements in 2015 Proskauer Rose LLP
 

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