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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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Aug
3
2015
Texas Gift Card Law Amended—New Cash Redemption Requirements Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
24
2011
SEC Adopts Investment Adviser Rules Implementing the Dodd-Frank Act Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
16
2014
EU Commission Proposes to Amend Shareholder Rights Directive Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
23
2011
The UK Takeover Code: Significant Changes Come Into Effect Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Oct
21
2011
Tenth Circuit Finds Potential Insurance Coverage for Patent Infringement Claims Under “Advertising Injury” Provisions Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Oct
29
2015
IRS: Prototype ESOP Documents Now Allowed Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
30
2012
Congress Passes the JOBS Act to Simplify Capital Formation Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
17
2014
Public Company Boards and Management will be Affected by PCAOB’s New and Amended Auditing Standards Regarding Related Party Transactions Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
27
2014
Supreme Court Rejects “Presumption of Prudence” in ERISA Employer Stock Cases Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dec
5
2015
Financial Regulators Issue Cautionary Alert on Cyber-Extortion Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jul
8
2014
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Brings Greater Clarity and Rigour to UK’s “Soft Commission” Regime Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dec
11
2015
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Updates Compliance Examination Manual Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jul
22
2014
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Focuses on Cybersecurity at Standing Advisory Group Meeting Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
30
2012
A Year Under SEC Bulletin No. 19 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Oct
15
2012
Temporary Relief from Registration for Swaps Intermediaries Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Aug
28
2014
Proposed Update to Accounting for Fees Paid in Cloud Computing Arrangements Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Feb
22
2016
Iran Secondary Sanctions Relaxation: Effect on Shipping and Related Activities Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
15
2014
French High Court Rules on Parent Companies’ Liability to Subsidiaries’ Employees Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
23
2013
SEC Reporting for Certain 2012 Iran-Related Transactions Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Oct
8
2014
Risky Management: Cybersecurity Breaches and Social Media Use Are Top Concerns for Boards Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Feb
4
2013
Recent French Case Law on Damages for Sudden Termination of Business Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
6
2016
FDIC Chairman Gruenberg Announces Initiative to Promote New Bank Charters; New Supplementary Guidance on Deposit Insurance Applications Announced Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
29
2017
DOJ Makes Major Move to Expand Leniency for Companies That Disclose Foreign Bribery Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
25
2016
Will Panama Papers Lead to FinCEN Panama Rules? Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
17
2013
Deadline Approaches for Amending Compensation Committee Charters Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dec
11
2014
SEC Accounting Staff Speeches at Annual AICPA Conference Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
6
2016
Thanks For (Less Than) Nothing: Section 72001 of the FAST Act and the SEC’s Interim Final Rule. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
3
2018
Will the Energy Costs of Bitcoin Mining Create Load Growth Opportunities for Utilities? Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
 

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