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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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Jun
26
2018
SEC Staff Issues No-Action Letter Permitting Temporary Hold on Disbursement of Redemption Proceeds from Direct-at-Fund Accounts to Protect against Financial Exploitation of Seniors and Other Vulnerable Investors Vedder Price
Jul
2
2018
SEC Administrative Law Judges: Key Takeaways and Lingering Questions from Lucia v. SEC Vedder Price
Feb
11
2014
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Increases Focus on Cyber Security Vedder Price
Feb
12
2014
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Charges Investment Adviser with Violations of the Federal Securities Laws Vedder Price
Jun
30
2021
New Overtime Law Creates New Liabilities for Virginia Employers Effective July 1, 2021 Vedder Price
Jun
13
2023
Federal Reserve, FDIC and OCC Issue Streamlined Guidance to Mitigate Risks Associated with Third-Party Relationships Vedder Price
Aug
11
2015
SEC Brings First Whistleblower Enforcement Action Involving Employee Confidentiality Agreements Vedder Price
Aug
13
2015
SEC Issues No-Action Letter Permitting a Fund-of-Funds to Invest in Assets that May Not Be Deemed Securities Vedder Price
Dec
4
2020
SEC Eases Auditor Independence Rules Vedder Price
Nov
2
2011
Department of Labor Interim Guidance on Electronic Disclosure of Fee Information Vedder Price
Apr
12
2020
Fed Paves the Way for Main Street Lending Programs Vedder Price
Mar
29
2020
The CARES Act: What Does It Mean for Financial Institutions? Vedder Price
Jul
20
2021
SEC Rule 10b5-1: Trading Plans, Recent Lessons and Likely Reforms to Come Vedder Price
May
4
2022
SEC Proposes New Rules in Response to GameStop Trading and Related Market Volatility Vedder Price
Nov
30
2018
OCIE Announces Risk-Based Sweep Exam of Funds, ETFs and Advisers Vedder Price
Apr
19
2012
The European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme: From Environmental Initiative to Geopolitical Flashpoint Vedder Price
Jun
12
2014
CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) and NFA (National Futures Association) Regulatory Updates Vedder Price
Aug
18
2017
Division of Investment Management Releases Investment Company Reporting Modernization FAQs Vedder Price
May
22
2012
SEC Speaks 2012 Vedder Price
May
4
2020
DOJ Declinations under FCPA Corporate Enforcement Policy Vedder Price
May
5
2020
Regulation Best Interest Update OCIE Risk Alert on Initial Examinations Vedder Price
Aug
28
2017
Lessons for Employers from a Recent ALJ Decision Narrowing the DOL’s Requests for Employees’ Contact Information Vedder Price
Jun
10
2022
SEC Proposes Amendments to Fund Names Rule Vedder Price
Jul
11
2014
CFTC Staff Announces Expedited No-Action Relief for CPO (Commodity Pool Operators) Delegation Vedder Price
Sep
20
2017
Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Breach of Contract and Fiduciary Duty Claims Against PIMCO but Rules Lower Court Should Have Dismissed Claims for Lack of Jurisdiction Vedder Price
Jan
12
2016
SEC Settles Charges Against JP Morgan Chase for Failing to Disclose Conflicts of Interest Arising from Preferences for Proprietary Funds Vedder Price
Jan
29
2021
New York City Expands Its Ban the Box Law Vedder Price
May
29
2020
UPDATE: U.S. House of Representatives Seeks to Amend the CARES Act to Provide Borrower’s Relief under the PPP Vedder Price
 

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