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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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Oct
19
2015
House Financial Services Committee Puts Spotlight on Housing; DOL to Make Changes to Fiduciary Rule
Nov
16
2015
Senate to Vote on District Judge; House to Take Up Financial Services Legislation
Dec
10
2015
Best Practices to Avoid Common FCPA Violations: Gifts, Meals, and Entertainment
Aug
24
2023
SBA Size Standards: Affiliation Based on Franchise and License Agreements
Feb
1
2016
Senate Continues Debate on Energy, as House Set to Move Several Financial Services Bills
Jun
18
2019
SEC Adopts New Broker-Dealer Rule, Also Affecting Investment Advisers
Aug
10
2020
The Plight of Oppressed Private Company Minority Investors: No Legal Escape Available Without a Buy-Sell Agreement in Place
Mar
2
2015
Federal Reserve Remains Under Scrutiny; CFTC Reopens Comment Period On Position Limits, Staff To Hold Roundtable
Apr
15
2021
M&A Survives and Thrives in 2021: Dealmakers are Charged Up Heading into the New Year
Apr
13
2015
SEC Blows the Whistle on Confidentiality Agreements
Oct
5
2020
Don’t Wait to Jump Off the Bandwagon: Cutting Ties With a Bad Business Partner (Part 2)
Nov
26
2016
European Central Bank Publishes Draft Guidance on Leveraged Transactions
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
Mar
10
2023
You Have 72 Hours: NCUA Finalizes New Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Rule for Federally Insured Credit Unions
Nov
30
2009
Use of Independent Contractors May Create Unexpected Liability
May
2
2023
Weekly IRS Roundup April 24 – April 28, 2023
Jul
20
2015
Dodd-Frank Turns Five, Continued Focus On Fiduciary Rule
Apr
3
2020
The SEC Opts Not to Extend Reg BI and Form CRS Compliance Deadline
Jun
23
2023
Business Size and DBE Certification- How Big Can You Grow?
Sep
13
2021
On Her Shoulders, Episode 9 - Interview with Sara Brand and Kerry Rupp [PODCAST]
Feb
4
2021
Relief for Partial Plan Terminations May Be “Too Little, Too Early”
Oct
7
2021
Legal Implications of Blockchain in Supply Chain: What’s Law Got to Do With It?
Oct
19
2023
You Can’t Do That! Errors DBE Certifying Agencies Make When Reviewing Interstate Applications
Mar
18
2018
IRS Announces Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program Will End September 28, 2018
Sep
24
2020
Applying for DBE Certification? Technical Competence is Required.
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
Mar
11
2022
FDA Publishes Proposed Rule on National Standards for The Licensure of Wholesale Drug Distributors and Third-Party Logistics Providers as Required by The Drug Supply Chain Security Act
 

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