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Regulatory Agencies with Financial Services

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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Jan
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What the "Biggest Holiday Inn in the World" Can Teach Us About Default Interest in Bankruptcy? Ward and Smith, P.A.
Jul
30
2013
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Proposes New Rules Addressing General Solicitation In Private Offerings Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Jun
4
2018
CFPB issues snapshot of debt collection complaints Ballard Spahr LLP
Jun
20
2023
UN-Initiated and Bank-Led Working Group Formed to Encourage Banks to Achieve Biodiversity Targets Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Oct
24
2023
Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument on Constitutionality of CFPB’s Funding Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
20
2012
An Insurance Fund for Futures Customers on the Horizon? Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Oct
6
2014
The Government’s Entire Civil Anti-Fraud Arsenal On Display In Historic Settlement With Bank Of America Tycko & Zavareei LLP
Sep
20
2019
CFTC Market Risk Advisory Committee Approves Plain English IBOR Risk Disclosures Katten
Mar
7
2023
The Bare Minimum and More: Complying with the Contracting Requirements under U.S. Privacy Laws Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
8
2011
Baseless Infringement Allegations (by an NPE) Warrants “Exceptional” Case McDermott Will & Emery
Jun
5
2014
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) Updates Guidance on Financial Assistance Programs Sponsored by Charities Covington & Burling LLP
May
17
2019
FINRA Launches Initiative to Simplify Firms’ Digital Experience With FINRA, Facilitating More Efficient and Effective Compliance Programs Katten
Aug
11
2020
CFPB Solicits Assistance in Combating Credit Discrimination Mintz
Jan
15
2015
Fighting Back Against CFPB Demands--Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Bilzin Sumberg
Jul
11
2022
Stealing From the Weak: SEC Charges Fraudulent Operation of Special Needs Pooled Trusts Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Jan
12
2016
Cybersecurity Tops SEC Office of Compliance Inspections 2016 Examination Priorities Mintz
Aug
24
2017
Federal Reserve Issues Proposal on Supervisory Expectations for Boards of Directors Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
6
2019
Second Verse, Same as the First: Ninth Circuit Weighs in Again on Background Check Disclosures, Raising the Compliance Bar Even Higher Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
3
2015
Resource Extraction Payment Rule — Not Everyone Wants To Let Sleeping Dogs Lie Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
6
2016
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) Proposes New Consumer Compliance Rating System Katten
Jun
6
2018
Dubai Fintech Goes Global K&L Gates
Sep
28
2018
Virtual Currencies Can Be Regulated by CFTC as a “Commodity” Proskauer Rose LLP
Jan
13
2020
Recent South African Publication on Non-Profit Organizations and Financial Crimes Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jun
20
2023
The Cost of Aging is Astronomical: A Deeper Look at How to Afford to Live Out Your Golden Years Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.
Oct
27
2023
Compliance Update — Insights and Highlights October 2023 Jones Walker LLP
Sep
2
2012
SEC Shines Light on Resource Extractor Payments McDermott Will & Emery
Feb
7
2018
New/Upcoming CFIUS Filing: Fujifilm Holding Corporation and Xerox Corporation Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
9
2020
Brussels Regulatory Brief: September 2020 K&L Gates
 

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