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March 17, 2025 - Michelle W. Bowman, currently a governor on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, was nominated to serve as the vice chair of supervision....more
The Investment Company Institute (ICI) has asked the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a comment letter to delay enforcement of its new short sale disclosure rules (the “Short Sale Final Rules”) until additional...more
On January 2, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the FINRA Rule 6500 Series (the SLATE Rules), which establishes the Securities Lending and Transparency Engine (SLATE), a new facility for the...more
The SEC has approved FINRA's 6500 rule series, which governs the Securities Lending and Transparency Engine (SLATE). The rules require some financial institutions to report securities loans to FINRA. They also require the...more
December 20, 2024- The Bank of England, the Financial Conduct Authority, the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Payment Systems Regulator have a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which sets out the high-level...more
December 18, 2024- The Federal Open Markets Committee decided to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 1/4 percentage point to 4-1/4 to 4-1/2 percent. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System...more
Katten's Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds....more
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week...more
August 9, 2024 - The U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Reserve Board, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Securities and Exchange Commission, Commodity Futures Trading...more
In the first half of 2024, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued several fines and suspensions against participants in the municipal market, including for violations of its registration, reporting,...more
The digital revolution has transformed the banking industry. As financial services and associated communications move online, it is more important than ever for institutions to manage and control their online presence....more
Welcome to the Regulatory Roundup. Each month, Eversheds Sutherland Investment Services attorneys review significant regulatory developments (including notable rulemakings and guidance from securities regulators) from the...more
On June 27, 2024, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) issued Regulatory Notice 24- 09 (the “Notice”) reminding member firms that FINRA’s rules and the securities laws apply to the use of artificial...more
Investment firms and other financial institutions are subject to the strict recordkeeping and communication regulations laid out by both the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Securities and Exchange...more
On February 6, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3-2 to adopt Rules 3a5-4 and 3a44-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), as a final regulation to further clarify the...more
With the election season in full swing, there is increased interest in political contributions. It is important for financial institutions subject to SEC Rule 206(4)-5 for investment advisers, CFTC Rule 23.451 for swap...more
January 10, 2024- The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion held a hearing entitled, "Regulatory Whiplash: Examining the Impact of FSOC's...more
The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) emerged as a lifeline for small businesses grappling with the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lenders navigated a landscape of regulations that Congress quickly...more