BaFin significantly revised its previously published draft WpI-MaRisk on risk management requirements for German investment firms, with a particular emphasis on the principle of proportionality.
By Axel Schiemann and Lasse Winzer
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The stay pauses litigation over the 2025 HSR form while the FTC and DOJ consider revisions.
By Kyra K. Bromley, Patrick C. English, and Peter M. Todaro
On May 26, 2026, the Fifth Circuit granted the US government’s
Reforms seek to make the ring-fencing regime more proportionate, whilst retaining its core pillars.
By Rob Moulton, Gary Whitehead, and Charlotte Collins
On 18 May 2026, HM Treasury published the findings of its ring-fencing review. The Chancellor confirmed
The proposed changes would refocus supervisory ratings on material financial risks, reduce the influence of the Management component, and increase transparency across the framework.
By Arthur S. Long, Pia Naib, and Deric Behar
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The package of measures recognises the need to promote energy security and combat rising costs.
By Michael D. Green and James Bee
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The new Financial Services and Markets Bill will make required changes to help complete certain outstanding elements of the Leeds Reforms.
By Becky Critchley, Nicola Higgs, Rob Moulton, and Charlotte Collins
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The law limits state and local government support for net zero policies in Florida and may increase scrutiny of climate-related fund commitments involving public money.
By Betty M. Huber and Sophia Fossali
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Forthcoming legislation will enable much of the regime to be recast in FCA rules.
By Becky Critchley, Nicola Higgs, Rob Moulton, and Charlotte Collins
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The NRC’s new approach to environmental review has the potential to streamline approvals for a range of nuclear projects.
By Nikki Buffa, Karl Karg, Aron Potash, Lucas Quass, and Samantha Yeager
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Organizations should prioritize compliance efforts in light of mounting regulatory scrutiny and potential fines.
By Brian A. Meenagh, Danielle van der Merwe, and Faisal Imam*
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) is now firmly
