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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
3
2019
From RMBS to SLABS: Is History Repeating Itself? Bilzin Sumberg
Oct
14
2014
Regulators Increase Scrutiny of Wall Street Lending Bilzin Sumberg
May
24
2019
National P3 Update: Higher Education and Social Infrastructure Bilzin Sumberg
Nov
17
2014
Cyber Security Top Priority in Today’s Tech-Savvy World Bilzin Sumberg
Nov
20
2019
Appellate Court Tells CitiMortgage It Can’t Force “Repurchase” Of What No Longer Exists Bilzin Sumberg
Jun
3
2015
How New SEC Focus Will Affect South Florida Real Estate Private Equity Bilzin Sumberg
Apr
9
2014
Enterprise Florida Opens Business Development Offices in China Bilzin Sumberg
May
28
2014
Aurora Resolves Mortgage Modification Class-Action Lawsuit for $5.3 Million Bilzin Sumberg
Jun
18
2014
Corporate Inversions Showing No Signs of Slowing Down Bilzin Sumberg
Jul
8
2014
The Meridian Sunrise Village Opinion Redux Re: Bankruptcy and Distressed Debt Investors Bilzin Sumberg
Sep
13
2014
House introduces the “Reforming Federal Procurement of Information Technology Act” Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
29
2017
UK Regulator Extracts Compensation from Fund Operator and Parent Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
24
2014
Transcorp Hotel’s $48.8M IPO Shows Nigeria Remains Leading Choice for Hotel Industry Investments 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
Jun
3
2016
African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings Energize Africa Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
8
2018
Ninth Circuit Strikes Down Ban on Retailers’ Credit Card Surcharges Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
12
2018
Senate Banking Committee Holds Hearing on Reform of Regulations Related to Money Laundering and Other Illicit Financing Activities Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
2
2018
PHH v. CFPB: The Impact on the Bureau's Future Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
24
2014
European Union (EU) Legislative Process at Issue Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
22
2015
Latin America in 2015: A Year of Challenges and Opportunities Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
9
2018
FSOC to Consider First Case Under Dodd-Frank’s Hotel California Provision Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
6
2015
Retail Distribution in Africa: Challenge and Opportunity Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
24
2015
India’s Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) Companies Lead the Way to Further Indian Investment in Africa 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
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
 

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