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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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Mar
31
2017
CFTC Extends Relief for Swap Execution Facilities with respect to SEF Confirmation and Recordkeeping Requirements Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
9
2015
Bipartisan Tax Group Releases Savings & Investment Report Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
24
2017
Trump Directs Treasury to Review Dodd-Frank Orderly Liquidation Authority and FSOC Processes Covington & Burling LLP
May
5
2017
EU Policy Update, May 2017: Brexit and European Elections; Tech and Digital Single Market; Communication and Media; Energy and Environment; Internal Market and Financial Services; Life Sciences and Healthcare; Trade Policy and Sanctions Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
10
2018
With New CFTC Commissioners Onboard, Major CFTC Rulemakings Likely to Follow this Fall Covington & Burling LLP
May
18
2017
Financial Regulators to Reassess Volcker Rule Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
27
2018
OCC Releases Bank Supervision Operating Plan for Fiscal Year 2019 Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
12
2018
The Week Ahead in the European Parliament – October 12, 2018 Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
23
2017
CFPB Seeks Contempt Order against Investigation Target Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
1
2018
Federal Reserve Releases Proposals to Tailor Enhanced Prudential Standards Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
14
2017
MSRB Pay-to-Play Challenge Stymied by Sixth Circuit over Standing Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
12
2015
Kenya and Nigeria Bank on Citizens to Help Finance Ongoing Development Covington & Burling LLP
May
20
2014
Progress Towards a US-China Investment Treaty Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
18
2017
As New Commissioners Come Onboard, CFTC Can Begin Moving Forward Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
19
2014
Sirleaf Calls for Renewed Investment in Girls’ Education Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
27
2017
Is Corporate Political Disclosure Leveling Off? Crunching the latest CPA-Zicklin Numbers Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
10
2017
SEC Brings Enforcement Action Against Two Companies Related to Initial Coin Offerings Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
13
2014
House introduces the “Reforming Federal Procurement of Information Technology Act” Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
24
2014
Transcorp Hotel’s $48.8M IPO Shows Nigeria Remains Leading Choice for Hotel Industry Investments Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
25
2014
Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report Details CFPB’s Large-Scale Data Collection Practices, Identifies Shortcomings Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
2
2014
Opportunities Following U.S.-Africa Summit Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
29
2017
UK Regulator Extracts Compensation from Fund Operator and Parent Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
3
2016
African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings Energize Africa Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
8
2018
Ninth Circuit Strikes Down Ban on Retailers’ Credit Card Surcharges Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
12
2018
Senate Banking Committee Holds Hearing on Reform of Regulations Related to Money Laundering and Other Illicit Financing Activities Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
24
2014
European Union (EU) Legislative Process at Issue Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
2
2018
PHH v. CFPB: The Impact on the Bureau's Future Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
22
2015
Latin America in 2015: A Year of Challenges and Opportunities Covington & Burling LLP
 

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