Long-awaited study highlights data gaps and stops short of making definitive safety determinations.
By Julia A. Hatcher, Tom Lee, Hunter J. Kendrick, and Meryl E. Bartlett
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UK firms should expect heightened FCA attention on Consumer Duty, financial crime, and safeguarding compliance, with continually high standards at the application gateway.
By Brett Carr, Stuart Davis, Gabriel Lakeman, and Christian F. McDermott
On 25 March
The no-action relief permits use of non-custodial wallet software in connection with CFTC-regulated derivatives trading, subject to certain conditions.
By Yvette D. Valdez, Douglas K. Yatter, Adam Bruce Fovent, and Deric Behar
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Regulators establish a framework for coordinated oversight, joint product guidance, and aligned enforcement, with a particular focus on cryptoassets and emerging financial technologies.
By Marc P. Berger, Zachary Fallon, John J. Sikora Jr., Yvette D. Valdez,
Regulators establish a framework for coordinated oversight, joint product guidance, and aligned enforcement, with a particular focus on cryptoassets and emerging financial technologies.
By Marc P. Berger, Zachary Fallon, John J. Sikora Jr., Yvette D. Valdez,
The ruling impacts those with HSR filings expected to be submitted on or after March 19, 2026.
By Kyra K. Bromley, Patrick C. English, and Peter M. Todaro
The Fifth Circuit has denied the FTC’s motion for a
The regulators have responded to industry feedback by largely aligning their frameworks and simplifying reporting requirements.
By Rob Moulton, Nicola Higgs, Becky Critchley, and Charlotte Collins
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HM Treasury, the FCA, and the FOS have published next steps for reshaping the disputes handler, promising greater certainty for firms and a more streamlined complaints process.
By Becky Critchley, Nicola Higgs, Rob Moulton, and Charlotte Collins
The corporate enforcement of any potential corporate criminal misconduct is now governed by a DOJ-wide policy.
On March 10, 2026, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a new department-wide “Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy” (the CEP). The CEP
The Proposal would establish many requirements for OCC supervised entities, including reserves, capital standards, redemption timelines, and the extent of OCC supervisory authority.
By Jenny Cieplak, Arthur S. Long, Parag Patel, Yvette D. Valdez, Barrie VanBrackle
