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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
9
2018
FSOC to Consider First Case Under Dodd-Frank’s Hotel California Provision Covington & Burling LLP
May
12
2018
Customer Due Diligence Rule — Key Practical Resources Covington & Burling LLP
May
25
2018
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Encourages Banks to Meet Consumer’s Needs for Short-Term, Small-Dollar Credit; BCFP Voices Approval Covington & Burling LLP
May
20
2014
Progress Towards a US-China Investment Treaty Covington & Burling LLP
May
26
2018
California Considers a New Blockchain-Related Bill Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
27
2016
FDIC Issues Draft Handbook for De Novo Bank Organizers Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
19
2014
Sirleaf Calls for Renewed Investment in Girls’ Education Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
6
2018
UK Regulators Publish Joint Discussion Paper on Operational Resilience in the UK Financial Sector Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
24
2017
State Attorneys General Move to Intervene in PHH Matter Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
3
2017
Court Denies Motions to Intervene in PHH v. CFPB Litigation Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
10
2017
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, New York Attorney General Accuse Settlement Funding Company of Engaging in Deceptive and Abusive Conduct Towards 9/11 First Responders, NFL Players Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
17
2017
United States Files Amicus Brief in PHH Case Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
13
2014
House introduces the “Reforming Federal Procurement of Information Technology Act” Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
31
2017
CFTC Extends Relief for Swap Execution Facilities with respect to SEF Confirmation and Recordkeeping Requirements Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
24
2014
Transcorp Hotel’s $48.8M IPO Shows Nigeria Remains Leading Choice for Hotel Industry Investments Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
9
2015
Bipartisan Tax Group Releases Savings & Investment Report 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
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
14
2018
The German Monopolies Commission’s Proposals Regarding Pricing Algorithms Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
9
2017
Trump To Nominate Former OneWest CEO To Head OCC; Reportedly Makes Picks for Fed Nominees Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
13
2017
CFPB Enters Consent Order with Mortgage Servicer Fay Servicing Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
14
2017
Texas District Court Rules that Notification of Purpose in CFPB CID Provides Fair Notice Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
11
2018
Regulators Encourage Lower-risk Banks to Join Forces for Bank Secrecy Act and AML Compliance Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
17
2017
New York DFS Publishes FAQs on New Cybersecurity Regulations Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
29
2014
The SEC Pay-to-Play Rule Year in Review Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
19
2017
Yellen Floats Possible Regulatory Changes in Senate Testimony Covington & Burling LLP
 

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