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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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Feb
23
2018
In Digital Realty, the Supreme Court Hands the SEC a Big Loss, But Companies Should Remain Vigilant Against Whistleblower Retaliation Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
9
2018
Advancing Blockchain Cybersecurity: Technical and Policy Considerations for the Financial Services Industry Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
6
2018
FTC Files Comments with CFPB on CID Processes Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
9
2015
SEC and State OIG Allege that Contractors’ Policies, Procedures, and Agreements Suppress Whistleblowing Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
15
2017
CFTC Issues No-Action Position on Variation Margin Rules that Provides Swap Dealers with a Grace Period for the Completion of Documentation and the Implementation of Operational Processes Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
16
2017
President Trump Signs First Congressional Review Act Disapproval Resolution in 16 Years Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
14
2017
CFPB Proposes Revisions to Final Rules under Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (Regulation C) Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
21
2017
Trump, Xi Kick Off Economic Relationship Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
5
2015
Nigeria (Again) Contemplates Mandatory Stock Exchange Listing Legislation Covington & Burling LLP
May
13
2017
Week Ahead in European Parliament – May 12, 2017 Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
5
2018
OIG Report Chronicles Recent Attempts To Construct FBI Headquarters Through Public-Private Partnership, Highlights Proposed Use of Federal Capital Revolving Fund Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
21
2018
The Week Ahead in the European Parliament – September 21, 2018 Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
4
2015
UK Modern Slavery Act: New Obligation to Issue an Annual Compliance Statement Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
9
2017
Kokesh v. SEC and Implications for Consumer and Financial Regulatory Agencies Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
18
2017
CFPB Proposes Additional Changes to the Prepaid Rule Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
5
2018
Another Federal Court Rules That Virtual Currency Is a Commodity Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
8
2017
CFTC Approves Registration of Bitcoin Platform LedgerX Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
13
2017
CFPB Obtains $2 Million Settlement Against Credit Repair Companies 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
25
2017
CFPB Identifies Regulatory Action Plans in Spring 2017 Update to the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
6
2018
First Significant Pay-to-Play Legislation for the District of Columbia Approved by D.C. Council Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
3
2014
African Private Equity: A Building Momentum with Those Who Have the Faith. Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
29
2017
The Week Ahead in the European Parliament – September 29, 2017 Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
1
2014
The U.S.-Africa Business Forum: A Significant Opportunity Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
9
2017
Kenneth Blanco Named FinCEN Director Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
16
2014
Prospects and Challenges for Africa Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
20
2014
Nigeria Launches New Corporate Governance Rating System Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
6
2016
Final Rule Revises Many Small Business Administration Regulations Covington & Burling LLP
 

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