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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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Apr
5
2016
Supreme Court Affirmation Leaves More Questions than Answers Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Dec
12
2016
UK Financial Conduct Authority to Impose Remedies in Asset Management Sector Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
2
2017
SEC Approves New Audit Reporting Standard Requiring Auditors to Disclose More Detailed Information Learned During the Audit Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
12
2018
CFTC Staff Issues No-Action Relief to Futures Commission Merchants and Introducing Brokers Regarding Capital Treatment of Deferred Tax Liabilities From Changes in Accounting Principles Katten
Jan
8
2021
CFTC Staff Provides Temporary Relief to Futures Commission Merchants Regarding Certain SOFR-Linked Investments Katten
Apr
17
2015
This Year’s Innovation Prize for Africa Award Showcases Capital Innovations Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
26
2017
FCA Payment Services Rule Making Powers Extended K&L Gates
Aug
18
2022
Investment Managers Beware: DOL Proposes Major Changes to QPAM Exemption K&L Gates
Nov
30
2023
FDIC Issues Q3 Quarterly Banking Profile Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
May
30
2012
Proposed Restrictions on Fund Offers to Swiss Residents Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
2
2013
Lawsuit Regarding Alleged Fraudulent Life Settlement Scheme Faegre Drinker
Dec
19
2014
9 Health Care Legal Issues to Follow in 2015 Faegre Drinker
Dec
6
2015
CFPB Examines Bank Account and Service Complaints in Latest Monthly Report Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Aug
19
2019
Increase in Regulatory Expense for Debtor-In-Possession Revolving Credit Facilities Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
23
2021
SEC Rule Change to Clear Path for Investors on Corporate Boards Mintz
Sep
22
2023
CFPB Issues Guidance on Credit Denials by Lenders Using Artificial Intelligence Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Apr
15
2024
Fair Representation: SEC Approves Revised FINRA Dispute Resolution Rules Norris McLaughlin P.A.
May
18
2011
Bankers, Consumer Groups Clash Over IRS Plan to Crack Down on Foreign Tax Cheats Center for Public Integrity
Aug
5
2015
Department of Justice Quietly Revises Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Resource Guide Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
9
2019
Cryptoassets: Taxation of Individuals in the UK K&L Gates
Feb
24
2023
When Is Enough Enough? Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Aug
16
2016
CFTC Staff Issues Final Swap Dealer De Minimis Exception Report Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Apr
10
2017
Criminal Conviction Of De Facto Officer Does Not Preclude D&O Coverage Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Aug
7
2020
COVID-19: US State Policy Report – August 6, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Apr
7
2016
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Contracting Considerations: Looking Beyond Solution’s Structure Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dec
14
2016
Will There Be An Asia Pacific FinTech Passport in Future? K&L Gates
Jan
16
2018
Supreme Court to Decide Who Can Appoint ALJs Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
23
2023
New Conference, More Rulemaking? K&L Gates
 

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