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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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Jan
18
2017
The More You Know: Agencies Advised to Increase Use of Post-Award Debriefings Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
4
2017
The Week Ahead in the European Parliament – February 3, 2017 Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
7
2017
Crowdfunding in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
10
2017
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Monthly Complaint Report Focuses on Mortgages Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
15
2017
FDIC Vice Chairman Hoenig’s Proposal for Regulation of Financial Holding Companies Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
24
2017
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Highlights Concerns Regarding Cybersecurity Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
7
2015
SEC Proposes Clawback Rule Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
9
2015
Self-Reporting Provision at Heart of New Inversion Rules re: Government Contracting Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
24
2018
CFTC Amends Requirements for Chief Compliance Officers Covington & Burling LLP
May
12
2017
CFPB Issues Request for Information on the Small Business Lending Market Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
1
2018
CAT upholds Ping’s fine: lessons on online sales bans Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
4
2018
After Senate Banking Committee Testimony, Where Does Dodd-Frank Reform Stand? Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
15
2018
OCC Reaffirms Willingness To Accept and Grant Special Purpose Charters to Fintech Companies Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
19
2018
Governor Brainard Discusses Financial Inclusion, Fintech, and Reforms to the Community Reinvestment Act Covington & Burling LLP
May
7
2014
Another Big Data Report, From the President's Council of Advisors on Science & Technology ("PCAST") Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
21
2017
Public Support for the CFPB and its Arbitration Rule — Is The Evidence Clear? Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
1
2018
CFTC Issues Primer on Smart Contracts Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
3
2017
U.K. Government takes further steps towards increased regulation of human rights for business Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
24
2017
The OCC Rejects Operation Chokepoint in Letter to Chairman Hensarling Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
3
2014
African Private Equity: A Building Momentum with Those Who Have the Faith. Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
1
2014
The U.S.-Africa Business Forum: A Significant Opportunity Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
20
2016
FAR Council Adds New Layer to Small Business Subcontracting Rules Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
18
2017
Exchanging Commercial Information–A Risky Business Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
16
2014
Prospects and Challenges for Africa Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
8
2017
NIST Releases Updated Draft of Cybersecurity Framework Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
20
2014
Nigeria Launches New Corporate Governance Rating System Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
14
2017
U.S. FCC Repeals 2015 Net Neutrality Rules; Impact on Digital Health Solutions Debated Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
15
2017
SEC Chairman Issues Statement on Cryptocurrencies and Initial Coin Offerings Covington & Burling LLP
 

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