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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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30
2015
New SEC and PCAOB Proposals Related to Audit Committee Disclosure and Audit Quality Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
May
22
2012
Lobbyists Deliver for Romney: Scandalized federal loan program was lobbied by Romney fundraiser. Center for Public Integrity
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2016
SEC Issues New C&DI Relating to Description of Shareholder Proposals on Proxy Cards Katten
Jul
15
2017
ESMA Consults on Guidelines on MiFID II Suitability Requirements Katten
Feb
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2023
2023 Report on FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
25
2024
Recent Updates to State and Federal Climate Disclosure Laws Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
4
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Supreme Court Adopts Amended Bankruptcy Rule 2019 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Apr
8
2015
European Union Policy Update—April re: Digital Single Market Policy, Finance, Life Sciences and More Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
25
2017
The Week Ahead in the European Parliament – March 24, 2017 Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
16
2020
SEC Whistleblower Program Tops $400 Million in Awards Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto
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2022
Amici Seek Dismissal of Qui Tam Suit From High Court ArentFox Schiff LLP
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7
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Blockchain+ Bi-Weekly September 7, 2023 Polsinelli PC
Sep
4
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Second Circuit Decision Provides Guidance for Drafting Enforceable Broker-Dealer Agreement Forum Selection Clause Katten
Jul
28
2022
7 FINRA/SEC Wells Notice Step-by-Step Response Strategies Oberheiden P.C.
May
3
2014
National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Passes Stress Tests for Credit Unions Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Dec
6
2015
EMV Liability Shift - What’s Next? Poyner Spruill LLP
Apr
20
2018
Austrac, ATO, and Asic Discuss Their Regulatory Views on ICO's K&L Gates
Dec
8
2021
Quentin Tarantino’s Secret NFTs Mintz
May
4
2022
Spring Cleaning: CFPB Dusts Off “Dormant” Authority to Supervise “Risky” Conduct by Nonbanks Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jan
9
2018
Tax Reform and Employee Benefits – What You Need to Know Now Foley & Lardner LLP
Dec
20
2018
FDIC Seeking Comment On Brokered Deposit And Interest Rate Regulations Ballard Spahr LLP
Dec
11
2019
IRS Officials Discuss Promotional Airdrops, Pre-2018 Crypto-for-Crypto Exchanges, and Other Issues Not Addressed in Recent Tax Guidance Proskauer Rose LLP
May
28
2012
Recent Case Emphasizes Importance of Fiduciary Decision-Making Process Poyner Spruill LLP
Mar
30
2016
Feeling Conflicted: Importance of Disclosing Potential Conflicts, Stockholder Vote and Business Judgment Rule Faegre Drinker
Jul
17
2017
Can I submit a tip to the SEC Whistleblower Office if I was involved in the fraud or misconduct?- Chapter 7 Zuckerman Law
Aug
8
2019
Year One of Trump’s DOJ: An Overview of the Four Major Categories of Offenders Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
 

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