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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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Sep
18
2018
CFTC and Monetary Authority of Singapore Sign Cooperation Agreement on FinTech Innovation Covington & Burling LLP
May
12
2017
CFPB Issues Request for Information on the Small Business Lending Market 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
May
14
2014
Further Developments in the European Union Sanctions Relating to Ukraine Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
21
2017
Public Support for the CFPB and its Arbitration Rule — Is The Evidence Clear? Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
3
2017
U.K. Government takes further steps towards increased regulation of human rights for business Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
26
2014
Will the Export-Import Bank be Reauthorized? Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
24
2017
The OCC Rejects Operation Chokepoint in Letter to Chairman Hensarling Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
8
2014
How to Compete with China in Africa - African Growth and Opportunity Act Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
29
2017
Shortened T+2 Settlement Cycle for Securities Transactions is Implemented Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
8
2017
CFPB Finalizes Payday Lending Rule Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
8
2014
New York Federal Judge Denies Motion to Reconsider Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) Lawsuit Dismissal Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
19
2014
Short-Term Renewal of Ex-Im Bank Charter is Welcome but Brief Reprieve Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
9
2014
Small Business Administration (SBA) Increases Size Standards for Manufacturing and Various Other Industries Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
20
2014
IBM and Metropolitan Health Announce Africa’s First Commercial Application of Watson Engagement Advisor Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
18
2014
Are Chinese Companies Retooling in Africa? Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
28
2016
Six Things to Consider When Doing Business in Sub-Saharan Africa Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
25
2018
Ten Key Issues to Watch in Africa in 2018 Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
20
2015
Why AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act) Should Be Extended for 15 years: An Ethiopian Case Study Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
8
2018
Changes to the 2018 Corporate Human Rights Benchmark Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
23
2018
Foreign Investment Regime Reforms in the UK Covington & Burling LLP
May
6
2015
Global Infrastructure Investment — Getting Investors Off the Sidelines Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
23
2018
EU Court’s Analysis of “Competitive Disadvantage” in Rare Price Discrimination Case Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
4
2016
2017 Proxy Season Preview: Renewed Shareholder Push for Majority Voting in Director Elections May Affect More Small and Middle Market Banks Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
18
2016
Post-Election Outlook for Financial Regulatory Agencies: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
5
2016
New CFPB Compliance Bulletin Solidifies CFPB’s Skepticism of Sales Incentive Practices Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
8
2016
Election Blues in the U.S. and France; Tech and Digital Single Market Policies; Communication and Media Policies and more: EU Policy Update, December 2016 Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
4
2018
OCC and FDIC Formalize Shorter Securities Trading Settlement Cycle Covington & Burling LLP
 

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