On June 5, 2019, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC” or “Commission”) culminated its multi-year consideration of commentary, reports, rulemaking, interpretations and guidance, adopting a package of...more
On April 25, 2019, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) filed proposed amendments to FINRA Rule 5110 (“FINRA Rule 5110” or “the Rule”), commonly referred to as the “Corporate Financing Rule”, with the...more
6/7/2019
/ Broker-Dealer ,
Corporate Financing ,
Derivatives ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Filing Requirements ,
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ,
Proposed Amendments ,
Proposed Rules ,
Public Offerings ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Underwriting ,
Venture Capital
In this week's newsletter, we provide a snapshot of the principal U.S., European and global financial regulatory developments of interest to banks, investment firms, broker-dealers, market infrastructure providers, asset...more
In October 2017, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced, through Regulatory Notice 17-30 (the “Notice”),[1] that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a proposed rule change, which,...more
On April 18, 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) took the long-awaited step of proposing rules, interpretations and guidance (the “Proposed Rules”) that would seek to enhance and clarify the standards of...more
4/25/2018
/ Best Interest Standard ,
Broker-Dealer ,
Comment Period ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
EU ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Fiduciary Rule ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Investment Adviser ,
MiFID II ,
Packaged Retail And Insurance-Based Investment Products (PRIIPS) ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Retirement Plan ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Exchange Act ,
UK
On October 6, 2017, the US Department of the Treasury released a 220-page report on reforming the US regulatory system for the capital markets (Capital Markets Report). The Capital Markets Report includes 91 recommendations...more
On April 12, 2017, the US Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) published proposed amendments to FINRA Rule 5110, which regulates the terms and arrangements of securities underwriting conducted by FINRA...more
In this newsletter, we provide a snapshot of the principal US, European and global financial regulatory developments of interest to banks, investment firms, broker-dealers, market infrastructure providers, asset managers and...more
11/21/2016
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Bank of England ,
Banking Sector ,
Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) ,
CFTC ,
Credit Ratings ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Financial Services ,
EU ,
European Banking Authority (EBA) ,
European Commission ,
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ,
Federal Bank Regulatory Agencies ,
Federal Reserve ,
Financial Action Task Force ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Markets ,
FinCEN ,
FinTech ,
FSMA ,
HM Treasury ,
Mary Jo White ,
MiFID II ,
OCC ,
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) ,
Retail Banks ,
Ring-Fencing ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) ,
Technical Standards ,
UK ,
Universal Proxy Cards
In this week's newsletter, we provide a snapshot of the principal US, European and global financial regulatory developments of interest to banks, investment firms, broker-dealers, market infrastructure providers, asset...more
4/22/2016
/ Competition ,
Consultation Periods ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Derivatives ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Enforcement Authority ,
European Banking Authority (EBA) ,
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ,
FDIC ,
Federal Reserve ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Institutions ,
GAO ,
Global Systemically Important Financial Institutions (GSIFI) ,
High Frequency Trading ,
Richard Cordray ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securitization ,
Standing ,
Stress Tests ,
Swaps ,
U.S. Treasury ,
UK
In this week's newsletter, we provide a snapshot of the principal US, European and global financial regulatory developments of interest to banks, investment firms, broker-dealers, market infrastructure providers, asset...more
3/18/2016
/ Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) ,
Credit Default Swaps ,
EU ,
FDIC ,
Federal Savings Associations ,
International Banks ,
Libor ,
Market Abuse ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Ring-Fencing ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Senior Managers ,
Transfer Pricing ,
UK ,
Volcker Rule
In this week's newsletter, we provide a snapshot of the principal US, European and global financial regulatory developments of interest to banks, investment firms, broker-dealers, market infrastructure providers, asset...more
11/4/2015
/ Banking Sector ,
Confidential Information ,
Consumer Lenders ,
Crowdfunding ,
Federal Reserve ,
Financial Institutions ,
FSB ,
Global Systemically Important Banks (G-SIBs) ,
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) ,
Risk Management ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Shadow Banking ,
UK ,
UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
In this week's newsletter, we provide a snapshot of the principal US, European and global financial regulatory developments of interest to banks, investment firms, broker-dealers, market infrastructure providers, asset...more
10/30/2015
/ Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM) ,
Anti-Money Laundering ,
Anti-Terrorism Financing ,
Banking Sector ,
Capital Requirements ,
Consultation ,
Deposit Insurance ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
MiFID II ,
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
In this week's newsletter, we provide a snapshot of the principal US, European and global financial regulatory developments of interest to banks, investment firms, broker-dealers, market infrastructure providers, asset...more
10/21/2015
/ Banking Examinations ,
Banking Sector ,
Certifications ,
Depository Institutions ,
Federal Reserve ,
Financial Institutions ,
G-SII ,
MiFID II ,
Private Equity ,
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) ,
Ring-Fencing ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Senior Managers ,
TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule (TRID) ,
UK
In this week's newsletter, we provide a snapshot of the principal US, European and global financial regulatory developments of interest to banks, investment firms, broker-dealers, market infrastructure providers, asset...more
10/15/2015
/ Banking Sector ,
Capital Requirements ,
Clearing Agencies ,
EU ,
European Central Bank ,
Federal Reserve ,
Financial Institutions ,
Investment Funds ,
Payment Systems ,
Regulation P ,
Regulation Technical Standards (RTS) ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securitization Vehicles ,
Structured Financial Products ,
Transparency ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies
In this week's newsletter, we provide a snapshot of the principal US, European and global financial regulatory developments of interest to banks, investment firms, broker-dealers, market infrastructure providers, asset...more
10/1/2015
/ Banking Sector ,
BitLicense ,
Broker-Dealer ,
Capital Requirements ,
Cybersecurity ,
EU ,
European Banking Authority (EBA) ,
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ,
Investment Funds ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Supervision ,
Virtual Currency
In this week's newsletter, we provide a snapshot of the principal US, European and global financial regulatory developments of interest to banks, investment firms, broker-dealers, market infrastructure providers, asset...more
9/16/2015
/ Banking Sector ,
Bitcoin ,
Capital Markets ,
CFTC ,
Deposit Guarantee System ,
Depository Institutions ,
EU ,
European Banking Authority (EBA) ,
Financial Institutions ,
NFA ,
Payment Systems ,
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) ,
Registration Requirement ,
RMBS ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Swap Execution Facilities ,
Swaps
On August 25, 2015, the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), the bureau of the Department of the Treasury with principal responsibility for implementing anti-money laundering rules and regulations, issued a...more
In this week's newsletter, we provide a snapshot of the principal US, European and global financial regulatory developments of interest to banks, investment firms, broker-dealers, market infrastructure providers, asset...more
8/26/2015
/ Administrative Appointments ,
Banking Sector ,
Broker-Dealer ,
Citigroup ,
Derivatives ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Markets ,
Fraud ,
Hedge Funds ,
Investment Adviser ,
Leverage Ratio ,
Payment Systems ,
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Fraud
In this issue:
- US Federal Banking Agencies Post Public Sections of Resolution Plans
- US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Report Discusses Risks Facing National Banks and Federal Savings Associations...more
7/9/2015
/ Banking Sector ,
BSA/AML ,
Capital Markets ,
Capital Requirements ,
Credit Rating Agencies ,
Crowdfunding ,
EU ,
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Markets ,
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) ,
Prudential Standards ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Risk Retention ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Supervision ,
UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
In This Issue:
- US Financial Stability Oversight Council Releases Guidance Regarding Calculations of Stage 1 Threshold
- US Federal Agencies Issue Final Standards for Assessing Diversity Policies and Practices of...more
6/17/2015
/ Automotive Loans ,
CFTC ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Credit Unions ,
Derivatives ,
Diversity ,
DMO ,
Dodd-Frank ,
Endangered Species Act (ESA) ,
EU ,
FDIC ,
Federal Reserve ,
FICC ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Markets ,
Foreign Banks ,
FSOC ,
FX Swaps ,
Non-Bank Lenders ,
Over The Counter Derivatives (OTC) ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Threshold Requirements ,
Volcker Rule
In This Issue:
- Federal Banking Agencies Release Statement on Annual Stress Tests at Medium-Sized Financial Companies
- Extension of Transitional Provisions for Exposures to CCPs Formally Announced
-...more
6/11/2015
/ Asset Management ,
Bank of England ,
Banking Sector ,
Basel III ,
BSA/AML ,
Capital Requirements ,
Central Counterparties ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
European Banking Authority (EBA) ,
European Commission ,
FDIC ,
Federal Reserve ,
Final Rules ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Institutions ,
Liquidity ,
Lloyds Banking Group ,
OCC ,
Pensions ,
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stress Tests ,
Supervision ,
Technical Standards
In this issue:
- US Federal Reserve Board Releases Semiannual Report on Banking Applications Activity
- European Banking Authority Monitors Additional Tier 1 Capital Instruments
- European Banking...more
5/14/2015
/ Banking Sector ,
Counterparties ,
Credit Ratings ,
EU ,
European Banking Authority (EBA) ,
Federal Reserve ,
Harmonization Rules ,
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securitization Market ,
Tick Size
In this issue:
- US Federal Banking Agencies Issue Guidance on Regulation Z and Regulation X
- European Banking Authority Consults on Identification Methodology for Global Systemically Important Institutions...more
In this issue:
- Bank Prudential Regulation & Regulatory Capital
- Regulations on Methodology for Calculation of Fixed Costs by Investment Firms
- UK Bank of England Announces Details of 2015 Stress...more
4/1/2015
/ Bank of England ,
Banking Sector ,
Banks ,
CFTC ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Credit Rating Agencies ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Payday Loans ,
Payment Systems ,
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stress Tests ,
UK
In this issue:
- Bank Prudential Regulation & Regulatory Capital
- Regulatory Capital Tool for Securitization Exposures
- European Banking Authority Reports on Implications of Regulatory Reforms for...more
2/18/2015
/ Banking Sector ,
CFTC ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Credit Rating Agencies ,
European Central Bank ,
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ,
FDIC ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
FSB ,
G20 ,
Investment Funds ,
Mortgages ,
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) ,
Prudential Standards ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securitization Vehicles ,
Security-Based Swaps