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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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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
10
2018
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority gives guidance on future priorities, FinTech and Brexit Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
18
2018
CFTC and Monetary Authority of Singapore Sign Cooperation Agreement on FinTech Innovation Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
25
2018
Federal Banking Agencies Issue Proposed Rule to Implement Changes to Capital Treatment of High-Volatility Commercial Real Estate Loans 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
Aug
1
2017
The Congressional Agenda for August Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
8
2017
EU Policy Update, August 2017: Tech and Digital Single Market Policies; Communication and Media Policies; Energy and Environment Policies; Internal Market and Financial Services Policies; Life Sciences and Healthcare Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
9
2015
Change Gathers Pace – Europe’s Plans for Tax Transparency and Common Tax Base Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
11
2014
Commerce Department Rulings Spur Oil Export Battle Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
22
2017
The Week Ahead in the European Parliament – September 22, 2017 Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
27
2017
The CFPB Finalizes Amendments to ECOA Regulations and Seeks Public Comment on HMDA Policy Guidance Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
24
2014
Sanctions Update: U.S. and EU Extend Limited Sanctions Relief Related to Iran; EU Agrees to New Sanctions Against Russia Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
28
2014
UN Leaders Advocate Channeling Investment in Africa into Development Needs Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
27
2016
Poland Under Scrutiny in European Union Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
8
2014
Inversion Transactions Addressed in Treasury Notice Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
18
2016
SBA Proposes New Data Rights and Phase III Preferences under SBIR/STTR Awards Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
6
2014
Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) Advances Expanded Pay-to-Play Rule Covering Municipal Advisors Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
28
2014
Jean Claude Juncker and the “Luxleaks” re: Luxembourg Tax Break Scandal Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
16
2016
“Financial CHOICE Act” Approved by House Financial Services Committee Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
4
2018
CFPB Issues RFI On Its Guidance and Implementation Support Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
27
2015
A New World Bank? Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
2
2015
European Union Policy Update: April 2015 re: Digital Single Market, Energy & Climate Change, Internal Market & Financial Services and more Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
22
2015
G20 Mildly Optimistic about Growth, Worried About Greece, Annoyed at the US Covington & Burling LLP
May
1
2018
New Paid Family & Medical Leave Tax Credit for Businesses Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
28
2016
Post-Election Outlook for Financial Regulatory Agencies: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Covington & Burling LLP
 

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