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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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Dec
9
2015
Congress’ Strange New Secondary Trading Exemption Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Aug
23
2019
ASIC Releases Draft Whistleblower Policy Guide K&L Gates
Apr
16
2016
ECON Votes in Favor of Legislative Proposals To Delay MiFID II Katten
Dec
18
2016
Margin Rules for Non-Cleared Swaps and Industry Initiatives for Implementation Vedder Price
Sep
4
2018
Chancery Court Sets Fair Value in Appraisal Action at Deal Price Less Synergies K&L Gates
Apr
26
2019
FINRA Releases Report on 2018 Fine Monies Katten
Nov
1
2021
New York Adds ADA-Type Requirement and Teeth to Debt Collection Procedure Act Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Jan
19
2023
SEC Tightens Cryptocurrency Enforcement Cornerstone Research
Mar
13
2024
SEC Adopts Comprehensive Package of Climate-Related Disclosure Rules; Scope 3 Emission Metrics Excluded Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Nov
6
2013
Michigan Appeals Court Opinion Could Affect Banks Response to Creditor Garnishments Varnum LLP
Sep
18
2014
Defense Industry Gave More Cash to Lawmakers Voting to Arm the Syrian Rebels Fighting ISIS MapLight
Apr
23
2015
Municipal Advisors and "Bank Purchase" Bonds: What's All the Commotion About? Katten
Jul
28
2017
Using “Finders” to Find Capital: Avoiding Problems for Your Company Varnum LLP
Jul
18
2022
Weekly IRS Roundup July 11 – July 15, 2022 McDermott Will & Emery
May
16
2014
SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) Gives Insider Trader a $30,000 Slap On The Wrist Faegre Drinker
Dec
22
2014
Planning Ahead to Arbitration – Important Considerations for Investors Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
21
2022
FINRA Settles Enforcement Proceeding Against Firm's AML Compliance Officer for Alleged Failure to Implement AML Program Vedder Price
Jan
16
2018
Supreme Court Will Hear Lucia’s Challenge to Appointment of SEC ALJs Ballard Spahr LLP
Apr
19
2023
District Courts Will Hear Constitutional Challenges to SEC and FTC Admin Courts Mintz
Jul
15
2013
SEC Announces Three New Anti-Fraud Enforcement Initiatives Katten
Dec
10
2015
Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act of 2015 Vedder Price
Aug
29
2016
International Organisation of Securities Commissions Publishes Consultation on Good Practice for Termination of Investment Funds Katten
Apr
13
2017
Colorado Investment Advisers and Broker-Dealers May Soon Face New Cybersecurity Requirements Holland & Hart LLP
Aug
27
2019
The Documents Your Young Adult Child Needs Varnum LLP
Jan
20
2021
IRS Guidance on SECURE Act Provisions that Affect Certain Safe Harbor Retirement Plans Foley & Lardner LLP
Feb
15
2013
Is The Would-Be Arbitration Claimant A Brokerage Firm “Customer?” The Fourth Circuit Says Both “Yes” And “No” Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
18
2014
Heightened SEC/DOJ Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Standards Offer Risks and Opportunities to Companies and Their Lawyers - Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Justice Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
8
2017
Initial Coin Offerings: Key Considerations You Absolutely, Positively Need to Know About Before Launching an ICO K&L Gates
 

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