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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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Feb
19
2014
To Avoid FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) Withholding, Foreign Financial Institutions Must Register With IRS by April 25, 2014 Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jun
9
2017
Force Majeure: Preserving Contractor Rights During Qatar Diplomatic Crisis; What You Need to Know Hunton Andrews Kurth
Dec
19
2010
Fifth Circuit Update: Stanford Receiver's Temporary Injunction Affirmed Hunton Andrews Kurth
Apr
22
2021
Texas Legislature Proposes Significant Virtual Currency Bill Hunton Andrews Kurth
Feb
2
2023
Retailers Must Be Careful With Private Label Credit Card Advertising Hunton Andrews Kurth
Apr
25
2011
SEC Proposes Rules for Compensation Committees and Compensation Advisers Hunton Andrews Kurth
Feb
14
2024
The NLRB Finds Questions About Employees’ Strike Plans for Staffing Purposes Unlawful Hunton Andrews Kurth
Feb
20
2024
OCC Proposes Changes to Bank Merger Act Rules and Provides Guidance on its Review Process Hunton Andrews Kurth
Feb
22
2024
Government Investigations and M&A Transactions: Recent California Case Highlights Potential D&O Coverage Gaps Hunton Andrews Kurth
Feb
5
2022
Retail Industry 2021 Year in Review: The EEOC & Artificial Intelligence: A Brief Primer for Retailers Hunton Andrews Kurth
Apr
11
2014
SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) Introduces Continuing Disclosure Cooperation Initiative Hunton Andrews Kurth
Dec
2
2015
SEC Adopts Rules to Allow Crowdfunding Beginning May 16, 2016 Hunton Andrews Kurth
Dec
4
2015
ISS Updates Proxy Voting Policies for 2016 Proxy Season Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jun
2
2020
Treasury Issues Proposed Regulations on Section 45Q Tax Credit for Carbon Capture Hunton Andrews Kurth
May
16
2014
Conflict Minerals Rule Update: D.C. Circuit Court Denies Request for Stay Hunton Andrews Kurth
May
1
2023
SEC Steps up Oversight of Crypto Exchanges Hunton Andrews Kurth
May
16
2023
CNIL Publishes Action Plan on AI Hunton Andrews Kurth
Feb
10
2011
New Alternatives to Condominium Structure for Florida Real Estate Developers Duane Morris LLP
Sep
13
2012
Employer's Routine Requests to Employees to Keep Internal Investigation Matters Confidential Found Unlawful by NLRB Bracewell LLP
Apr
19
2016
ICE Futures, NYMEX, Prearranged Trades: March 2016 U.S. Futures Exchanges Disciplinary Actions Report Bracewell LLP
Sep
21
2012
The SEC's New Rules Requiring Annual Disclosure of the Use of Conflict Minerals Bracewell LLP
Jun
29
2021
Supreme Court's Ruling in Goldman Sachs Leaves Open a Path for Securities Fraud Claims Based on Generic ESG Statements Bracewell LLP
Oct
24
2012
Beginning October 12th All Book-Outs Must Be Confirmed To Avoid CFTC Regulation Bracewell LLP
Jun
28
2023
Bracewell Legal Bites: What Should We Infer from the US Governments Aggressive Actions in the Crypto Industry? [VIDEO] Bracewell LLP
Jul
6
2023
FTC Proposes Sweeping Changes to US Merger Filing Requirements Bracewell LLP
Jul
25
2016
Investment Firm to Pay Record $11 Million Fine for Violation of Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Bracewell LLP
Feb
15
2018
The New Three-Year Holding Period for Carried Interests Bracewell LLP
Sep
15
2020
SEC Updates Statistical Disclosure Requirements for Banking Registrants Bracewell LLP
 

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