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Regulatory Agencies with Financial Services

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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Nov
13
2020
When Your Disadvantaged Business Enterprise is No Longer Considered Economically Disadvantaged
Dec
3
2009
Swiss Banks No Longer A Safe Haven?
Nov
19
2020
IRS Announcement Regarding Effect of Entity Payment of Tax on SALT Deduction Limitation
Apr
6
2022
“Approval to Energize” – Texas’s Power Grid Operator Issues New Guidance
Jul
27
2021
Foley Weekly Automotive Report - July 27, 2021
Dec
7
2015
Financial Stability Oversight Council, Fiduciary Rule in Focus for Financial Services Lawmakers; SEC to Hold Open Meeting
Dec
29
2015
December 2015: A Compilation of Finance Enforcement and Non-Enforcement Actions
Apr
11
2016
House Lawmakers to Vote on Dodd-Frank, Other Financial Services Bills; Puerto Rico Remains Key Priority
Aug
17
2022
Changes to Decertification Process? Proposed Changes to Federal DBE Program
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
Jun
18
2019
SEC Adopts New Broker-Dealer Rule, Also Affecting Investment Advisers
Nov
9
2021
November 9, 2021: Foley Weekly Automotive Report
Aug
10
2020
The Plight of Oppressed Private Company Minority Investors: No Legal Escape Available Without a Buy-Sell Agreement in Place
Dec
21
2021
Foley Weekly Automotive Report December 21
Dec
5
2022
Get up to Speed: Blockchain for the Auto Industry
Nov
28
2016
Financial Services Policymakers Prepare for 2017 as Regulators Wrap-Up Work
Oct
5
2020
Don’t Wait to Jump Off the Bandwagon: Cutting Ties With a Bad Business Partner (Part 2)
Jun
8
2015
Democrats Push New Regulatory Relief Measure, CFTC and EU Regulators Work to Agree on Clearinghouse Rules
Oct
27
2020
Under Texas Law, You Can Have Your Cake, But Not Always Eat it Too: Choice of Forum Clauses Are Enforceable, Choice of Venue Has Limits
May
31
2009
Reminder to Retailers and Restaurant Owners: Truncate Credit Card Numbers and Eliminate Expiration Dates to Avoid FACTA Litigation
Mar
31
2022
Sustainability in the Fashion Industry
Jul
22
2015
Whistleblower Program Development, Part 3: “Would Your Compliance Program Survive an Audit?” [VIDEO]
Apr
24
2017
Full Steam Ahead with Financial Services Regulatory Reform
Mar
31
2020
Seventh Circuit Nixes Sherman Act Claims Based on the Noerr-Pennington Doctrine and Implied Antitrust Immunity
Apr
3
2020
The SEC Opts Not to Extend Reg BI and Form CRS Compliance Deadline
Jun
26
2023
Weekly IRS Roundup June 20 – June 23, 2023
Apr
25
2022
California Supreme Court Ruling Affords Whistleblowers Greater Protection from Retaliation
Jan
11
2016
Congress Takes Up Financial Services Bills; SEC Expected to Move Forward with Several Regulations
 

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