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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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May
28
2014
Business Implications of the European Elections Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
31
2016
Enforcement, Clarity Delayed for FINRA Pay-to-Play and Third Party Solicitation Rules Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
27
2017
Director Cordray Leaves: Dispute Erupts Over CFPB Leadership Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
5
2017
Islamic Finance Update on the Dana Gas Case: Sanctity of English law Contract upheld, Notwithstanding Claims of Shari’ah Non-compliance Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
2
2014
New York Court Denies Company’s Request for Identity of Online Commenter Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
10
2014
Can You Reduce Your Voluntary Employees’ Beneficiary Association (VEBA)’s Taxable Income? Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
11
2014
Scottish independence — the Currency Conundrum Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
13
2014
Will the “Inversion” Backlash Flow-Down to Subcontractors? Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
26
2014
Motorola Solutions Announces Third-Largest Pension De-Risking Transaction Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
22
2014
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Finalizes Rule to Allow Online Privacy Disclosures from Financial Institutions Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
7
2016
International Policy: G20 Summit Alert - Dark Clouds Ahead Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
28
2018
CFPB Issues Request for Information on External Engagements Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
15
2018
CFBP RFI on Regulations Adopted Since its Establishment in 2011, and on New Regulations Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
29
2014
The SEC Pay-to-Play Rule Year in Review Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
13
2016
FDIC Approves Extended Exam Cycles for Small Banks Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
4
2015
Data Breach Notification Bills Introduced in House and Senate Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
26
2015
CFTC Position Limits: Recent Congressional and Ongoing CFTC Developments Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
11
2018
Vice Chairman Quarles Re-Affirms the Fed’s Commitment to International Cooperation Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
30
2018
The European Parliament publishes a study on financial technology and competition law Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
5
2017
The Week Ahead in the European Parliament – March 3, 2017 Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
20
2017
CFPB Complaint Against Intercept Corporation is Dismissed for Failure to State a Claim Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
31
2017
CFTC Will Have Enhanced Enforcement Powered by In-House Market Surveillance Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
13
2017
U.K. Criminal Offense: “Failure to prevent human rights abuses”? Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
14
2017
CFPB Director Richard Cordray Spars with Republicans at House Financial Services Committee Hearing Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
5
2018
OIG Report Chronicles Recent Attempts To Construct FBI Headquarters Through Public-Private Partnership, Highlights Proposed Use of Federal Capital Revolving Fund Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
21
2018
The Week Ahead in the European Parliament – September 21, 2018 Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
26
2015
SBA OHA: In Three-Factor Test to Determine Small Business Manufacturers, No Single Factor is Determinative Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
5
2018
Another Federal Court Rules That Virtual Currency Is a Commodity Covington & Burling LLP
 

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