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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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Sep
9
2016
CFTC Issues Comparability Determination for Japan Uncleared Swap Margin Rules Katten
Feb
2
2018
Recent Massachusetts Decision Highlights Importance of Using Precise Remedy Provisions in Mortgages Ballard Spahr LLP
Nov
2
2023
Energy & Sustainability Litigation Updates — November 2023 Mintz
Oct
3
2014
Africa Legal News Update - October 3, 2014 Mintz
Jan
7
2016
January 2016 Review of Recent Whistleblower Developments Foley & Lardner LLP
Apr
29
2016
SEC Modifies and Extends Pilot Program for National Market System Plan to Address Extraordinary Market Volatility Katten
Jan
17
2023
Weekly IRS Roundup January 9 – January 13, 2023 McDermott Will & Emery
Jun
22
2020
No Extension for You - June 30 Compliance Date for Regulation Best Interest Confirmed by SEC Polsinelli PC
Jun
4
2014
Second Circuit Says District Court Erred In Blocking SEC/Citigroup Settlement Bracewell LLP
Aug
28
2015
SEC Issues Risk Alert on Broker-Dealer Controls Regarding Retail Sales of Structured Securities Products Katten
May
2
2017
2017 Global High-Yield Bond Study Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
10
2013
Sale of U.S. Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in Latin America Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
31
2020
Why Retirement Plan Sponsors Should Care About The CARES Act Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
21
2020
Slap on the wrist for ruling with an iron fist: ‘Unreasonable’ FCA ordered to pay mortgage broker’s legal costs Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
20
2012
US Regulation of European OTC Derivatives Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
4
2018
CFPB Resumes Collection of Personally Identifiable Information for Examinations Ballard Spahr LLP
May
15
2019
Meaningful attorney involvement: the CFPB’s new proposed “safe harbor” standard Ballard Spahr LLP
Jan
15
2024
The Court as Casino No More: Law Court Ends Stringent Foreclosure Rule Pierce Atwood LLP
Jan
23
2020
Final Rules Issued On Reviews Of Foreign Investments In The United States – CFIUS McDermott Will & Emery
Feb
5
2018
Parent guarantees in the insolvency of a German subsidiary – claw back risks Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
2
2023
The UK’s PRA Discusses Securitisation Capital Requirements and Basel 3.1 Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Oct
7
2014
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Privacy Academy: “Data Brokers Demystified” Covington & Burling LLP
May
18
2015
Banking Committee Set to Mark-Up Legislative Package of Financial Regulatory Reform
Jan
8
2016
CFTC Proposes Alternative to Fingerprinting Requirement for Foreign Individuals Katten
Jan
19
2023
SECURE 2.0 Series Part 4: Good News for Sponsors of Pension Plans Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
23
2020
Liu v. SEC—Supreme Court Refines SEC’s Equitable Remedy of Disgorgement Vedder Price
Jun
6
2014
Mastercard International Incorporated v. John D’Agostino: Denying Motion for Leave to File Motion to Stay Reexamination Faegre Drinker
Aug
31
2015
Failure to Investigate Could Mean “Game-Set-and-Match” for EB-5 Investors: SEC Case against Brother-in-Law of Tennis Star Andre Aggasi Shows Risk for Would-be Immigrant Investors Mintz
 

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