ArticleFinancial Regulatory Developments Focus - 20 May 2014In this newsletter, we provide a snapshot of the principal European, US and global financial regulatory developments.United StatesFinance and BankingA&O Shearman
ArticleFINRA Recaps Disciplinary Actions In May 2020 ReportIn its May disciplinary report, FINRA recapped the actions taken against member firms and individuals for violations of FINRA rules, the MSRB rules, and federal securities laws, rules, and regulations.United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleFINRA Recaps Monthly Disciplinary Actions - February 19, 2020In its February disciplinary report, FINRA recapped actions against member firms and individuals for violations of FINRA rules, MSRB rules, and federal securities laws and rules.United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleFINRA Recaps Monthly Disciplinary Actions - September 25, 2019In its September disciplinary report, FINRA recapped actions against member firms and individuals for violations of FINRA rules, MSRB rules, and federal securities laws and rules.United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleFINRA Releases Aggregate Data Of TRACE Treasury Securities Trading VolumeFINRA released, for the first time, aggregate data on the trading volume of Treasury securities reported to the Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine ("TRACE").United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleFINRA Reminds Firms Of Obligations Regarding Quotations In Securities Of Foreign Private IssuersFINRA reminded broker-dealers that provide quotations in the securities of a foreign private issuer to make available specified information upon request to any person that expresses an interestUnited StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleFINRA To Consider Request For Comment On CrowdfundingIn its upcoming July 11th meeting, FINRA will consider a proposal to solicit comment via Regulatory Notice on proposed rules and related forms governing funding portals pursuant to Title III of the JOBS Act. United StatesFinance and BankingMorrison Foerster
ArticleFINRA Updates Supplemental FOCUS InformationFINRA updated the Supplemental Statement of Income ("SSOI") to conform with SEC rule amendments that "simplify and update certain of the FOCUS reporting requirements for broker-dealers."United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleGoldman Sachs Settles RMBS SuitThe plaintiffs had asserted causes of action for violations of federal securities laws as well as for common law fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and unjust enrichment. United StatesFinance and BankingOrrick
ArticleHearing On Capital FormationThe House Subcommittee on Capital Markets and GSEs recently held a hearing on "Reducing Barriers to Capital Formation".United StatesFinance and BankingMorrison Foerster
ArticleICMA Issues Updated Legal Opinions On GMRAThe International Capital Market Association (ICMA) published the 2015 legal opinions on the Global Master Repurchase Agreement (GMRA), the principal standard agreement used to document repo transactions.United StatesFinance and BankingOrrick
ArticleLiquidity Controls, ETFs Among SEC's Examination Priorities For 2016The SEC released its Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations' (OCIE) 2016 examination priorities, which include such new areas as liquidity controls, public pension advisers...United StatesFinance and BankingHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
ArticleMorgan Stanley To Settle RMBS Securities Claims By The SEC For $275 MillionOn February 25, Morgan Stanley disclosed that it had reached an agreement in principle with the SEC staff to pay $275 million in disgorgement and penalties.United StatesFinance and BankingOrrick
ArticleNASAA Waives Investor Advisor Registration Depository System FeesThe North American Securities Administrators Association ("NASAA") waived Investment Adviser Registration Depository ("IARD") system fees for investment adviser firms.United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleNov 23: The More Things Change...President Biden nominates Jerome Powell to continue leading Fed, taps Lael Brainard to be Vice Chair. CFTC extends Brexit-related relief to UK entities.United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleNov 5: Lets Have Big Fights Over Small Things!SEC diminishes roadblocks to proxy proposals on social policy. SEC Chair warns of enforcement "without quarter." OCC Acting Comptroller calls for regulation of crypto banking. Financial ServicesUnited StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleOct 21: If A Precedes B, Did A Cause B?SEC Commissioner Roisman offers recommendations to improve order handling disclosure. Banking regulators set expectations for managing LIBOR transition. United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleOct 6: House Moves To Address Shortage Of LawsFinCEN provides relief to FBAR filers affected by natural disasters. Comment deadline set for FINRA-proposed fee for new municipal advisor principal exam.United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
PodcastOct 7: To A Hammer, Everything Is A Nail (Podcast)IMF Senior Executives Warn of Financial Stability Risks Posed by "Crypto Boom." SEC Chair Gensler Directs Staff to Study Complex ETP Risk. MSRB Requests Comment on Draft Compliance Resources for Supervisors.United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader