ArticleFederal Register: CFTC Renews Global Markets Advisory Committee MandateThe CFTC determined that it was in the public's interest to renew the Global Markets Advisory Committee ("GMAC") for a period of two years. United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleFederal Register: FRB Corrects Typos In Final Rule Implementing Single-Counterparty Credit LimitsThe corrections became effective on December 13, 2018.United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleFederal Register: OCC Adopts Final Recovery Plan Guidelines For Large BanksThe Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC") adopted final guidelines for recovery planning for large insured banks.United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleFINRA Notifies Members Of Fee Rate Increase For FY 2019FINRA issued a notice informing member firms that the fee rate for certain securities transactions on exchanges and in the OTC markets will increase from $13 to $20.70 per million dollars in transactions.United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleFINRA Provides Guidance On Market ClosingsFINRA provided guidance on whether dates that securities markets unexpectedly close for business should be considered as either a regular business day ...United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleFTC Increases National Do Not Call Registry Fees For FY 2020The FTC amended the Telemarketing Sales Rule to increase fees for telemarketing businesses seeking access to the National Do Not Call Registry. United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleHouse Committee on Financial Services Names Chair Of Subcommittee On Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship And Capital MarketsThe U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Democratic Caucus named Representative Brad Sherman (D-CA) as Chair of the Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship and Capital Markets. United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleHouse Financial Services Committee Elects Vice ChairThe U.S. House Committee on Financial Services elected Representative Michael San Nicolas (D-GU) as Vice Chair. Mr. San Nicolas ...United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleISDA Updates Global Calendar Of OTC Derivatives ComplianceISDA updated its global calendar of compliance deadlines and regulatory dates for OTC derivatives.United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleMFA Hires New Executive VP And General CounselThe Managed Funds Association ("MFA") hired Mark Epley to serve as executive vice president and general counsel. United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleMSRB Launches Continuing Education Program On Municipal MarketsEach course provides real-world simulations that help financial professionals and members of the public understand municipal securities transactions, as well as related market and regulatory considerations.United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleNew Deputy Director In SEC Division Of Corporation FinanceThe SEC named Robert Evans III as Deputy Director of its Division of Corporation Finance. Mr. Evans will be a senior advisor to Division Director William Hinman. United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleNYDFS Grants Charter For Trust Company To Custody BitcoinThe New York State Department of Financial Services ("NYDFS") approved the application of a trust company to act as a custodian for Bitcoin.United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleOCC Describes Procedures For Implementing Prompt Corrective ActionThe Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC") laid out updated guidelines and procedures by which the agency implements its authority under Section 38 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleOCC Updates Truth In Lending Act BookletThe Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC") updated the "Truth in Lending Act" (Regulation Z) booklet of the Comptroller's Handbook. United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticlePricing And Pressures Of The Sub Line MarketEven amongst a battle of supply and demand between GPs and the banks, subscription lines of credit remain resilient.United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleThe Drawdown Fund Finance Experts AwardsThe Drawdown has announced an awards program to acknowledge "the most influential members of the fund finance market." The awards aim to highlight innovation, creativity...United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleFinCEN Extends Due Date For Certain Individuals Filing FBAR ReportsThe original expiration date was April 15, 2018.United StatesGovernment, Public SectorHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleHappy Holidays!REF News & Views readers, as the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your continuous support throughout the year.United StatesLaw Practice ManagementHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleSenate Banking Committee To Question Equifax CEOThe Senate Banking Committee will meet on October 4, 2017 to discuss the recent Equifax cybersecurity breach.United StatesTechnologyHogan Lovells Cadwalader