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The Financial institutions and banking sectors are highly regulated in the US and throughout the world with stiff penalties for failure to comply with regulations. The National Law Review addresses legal issues, compliance concerns, financial regulatory schemes, broker-deals, insolvency and restructuring, and structured transaction negotiations.

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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17
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2018
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2023
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New Title Insurance Designed Specifically for Energy Projects McDermott Will & Emery
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23
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Executive Compensation SEC Proposed Rules Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Nov
22
2016
SEC Adopts Rules to Modernize the Reporting and Disclosure of Information by Registered Investment Companies ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jan
4
2018
Implications for Launch of tZERO, First U.S. Registered ATS Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
12
2019
FINRA Issues Regulatory Notice Regarding Departing Registered Representatives Katten
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24
2020
Proposed Amendments to the European Benchmark Regulation Address “Tough Legacy” IBOR Contracts Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
May
17
2023
IRC Section 2701 and Gifts of Carried Interests Blank Rome LLP
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18
2023
The Second Circuit Agrees: Loans are Not Securities Katten
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Witness Says He Rigged Bids in Property Tax Lien Auctions in Maryland Center for Public Integrity
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11
2018
Start Raising Capital Or Wait For Additional Guidance? Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
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10
2020
SEC Adopts New Framework for Fund of Funds Arrangements Vedder Price
Mar
15
2022
Executive Order Legitimizes Cryptocurrency Industry – Regulation and Legislation up Next Bracewell LLP
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16
2022
Sanctions and Cyber and Crypto, Oh My: The Convergence of Emerging Regulatory and Enforcement Risks Requires Nimble Responses Across Sectors Bracewell LLP
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4
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Commodity Futures Trading Commission "CFTC" Adopts Tape-Recording and Recordkeeping Rules Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jul
29
2016
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Aug
1
2019
Utah Passes the Third State-Run “Sandbox” for Innovative Financial Products and Services Proskauer Rose LLP
Feb
16
2023
The SEC Division of Examinations Announces 2023 Priorities, Including Key Areas for Registered Investment Advisers, Registered Investment Companies, and Broker-Dealers K&L Gates
Feb
17
2021
Stumbling Through Securities Law Challenges for COVID-19 Vaccine Developers Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
21
2016
Bridging the Week: March 14 - 18, and 21, 2016 (Regulation AT; Equivalence Recognition; Fund Manager Misstatements; Conflicts of Interest; Trade Options) Katten
Oct
25
2017
Senate overrides CFPB arbitration rule Ballard Spahr LLP
Jan
5
2018
Filing Requirements for Swap Valuation Dispute Notices and Monthly Swap Dealer Risk Data Reporting Requirements are Effective January 2018 Katten
Apr
17
2019
Standard Chartered Bank Enters Combined $1 Billion+ Settlement with U.S. and U.K. Authorities Over Iranian Financial Transactions Ballard Spahr LLP
Apr
15
2020
An Update on State Smart Contract Legislation Hunton Andrews Kurth
 

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