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Congressional Research Service Report Details CFPB Budget Trends, Funding Disputes, and Policy Options

On December 5, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) released a report analyzing the CFPB’s budget, funding trends, and related policy issues. The report reviewed the CFPB’s unique funding structure, which relies on...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Big Digital Apple – New York Adopts the 2022 UCC Amendments

Six months after being adopted by the New York State legislature, the 2022 Amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code (the “2022 Amendments”) were signed into law by Governor Hochul on December 5, 2025. New York becomes the...more

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UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of December 8, 2025

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In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world....more

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OCC Issues Updated Venture Lending Guidance, Clarifies Risk Management Expectations

On December 5, the OCC issued updated guidance for banks on “venture loans” — commercial loans to companies in early, expansion or late stages of corporate development — rescinding its November 2023 bulletin of the same name...more

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OCC Releases CRA Evaluation Schedule for First Two Quarters of 2026

Recently, the OCC released its schedule of CRA evaluations to be conducted in the first and second quarters of 2026. The agency encouraged public comment on the CRA-related activities of national banks and federal savings...more

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OCC and FDIC Rescind Old Guidance and Provide Eight Lending Points

On December 5, the OCC and FDIC rescinded the Interagency Guidance on Leveraged Lending issued in 2013 and the related FAQs from 2014, citing concerns that these documents were “overly restrictive and impeded banks’...more

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UK FCA Publishes Final Rules on Consumer Composite Investments Regime

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The FCA has published a policy statement setting out its final rules for providing information on Consumer Composite Investments (CCIs). The new regime for CCIs is the replacement for the Packaged Retail and Insurance-based...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

FCPA Compliance Report - Kristy Grant-Hart on the Evolution of Compliance in 2026: Navigating New Risks and Regulation

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom welcomes Kristy Grant-Hart, Head of Advisory Services at Diligent’s Spark Compliance Group, to discuss where...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day – Your Investigative Protocol

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast that brings you daily insights and practical advice for navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned...more

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New Guidance on Non-Financial Misconduct: FCA Confirms Position

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The FCA will be introducing new guidance to help firms deal with instances of non-financial misconduct....more

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CFTC Announces Amendments to Rules of Practice and Rules Relating to Investigations

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On December 1, 2025, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the Commission or CFTC) Acting Chairman Caroline Pham announced a suite of changes to the Commission’s Rules of Practice and the Wells process outlined in the...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

AI Today in 5: December 15, 2025, The Good, Bad & Ugly Edition

Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest edition to the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, Tom Fox will bring you 5 stories about AI to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the AI Today In...more

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Fed Updates Its Pricing for Payment Services

On December 4, the Fed announced the pricing for certain payment services provided by the Federal Reserve Banks, e.g., the clearing of checks, ACH transactions, instant payments, wholesale payment and settlement services,...more

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Application du taux de marché à un prêt intragroupe par voie de réclamation

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Le Conseil d’Etat rend une décision sur une demande d’application de la règle dite du « taux de marché » prévue à l’article 212, I-a du Code général des impôts a posteriori sur réclamation du contribuable. Contrairement à...more

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Small Business Administration Orders All 8(a) Program Participants to Submit Financial Records for Fraud Review

On December 5, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it has directed all 4,300 firms participating in the 8(a) Business Development Program to submit financial records for the past three fiscal years. The...more

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CFTC Launches Digital Assets Pilot Program and Issues Guidance on Tokenized Collateral

On December 8, the CFTC announced a series of actions to provide regulatory clarity and support responsible innovation in digital asset markets. Acting Chair Caroline Pham stated the actions implement recommendations from the...more

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UK FCA Consults on Rule Changes for Client Categorisation and Conflicts of Interest

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On 8 December 2025, the FCA published a consultation paper (CP) on client categorisation and conflicts of interest. This consultation will be of particular interest to wealth managers and investment firms, as it may enable...more

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NCUA Proposes First Set of Regulatory Changes Under ‘Deregulation Project’

On December 10, the NCUA announced the first round of proposed regulatory changes as part of its new “Deregulation Project,” an initiative to review and potentially revise agency regulations to reduce burden and eliminate...more

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Bénéficiaire effectif et non-application d’un taux réduit de retenue à la source en présence de dividendes versés à une société...

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Le Tribunal administratif de Paris valide la remise en cause par l’administration fiscale du taux réduit de retenue à la source de 5 % prévu par la convention franco-luxembourgeoise en présence de dividendes versés à une...more

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Fed Requests Comment on the Future of Agency’s Check Services

On December 9, the Fed published an RFI in the Federal Register requesting public input on the future of the Fed’s check services. In its notice, the Fed will assess possible strategies for the future of checks, acknowledging...more

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CFPB Publishes Eight Notices on Reinstating OMB Requirements

On December 9 and 10, the CFPB published eight notices in the Federal Register requesting comment on reinstating OMB approvals for existing information collections. The CFPB invited comments as to whether the collection of...more

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When Regulatory Relief is not Regulatory Relief

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There’s a lot of things in the world of bureaucratic regulations that don’t appear to make sense and can be downright funny and frustrating at times. For example, when I was in the state senate in Connecticut the Department...more

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District Court Lifts Stay in Alleged Predatory Financing Case Brought by CFPB

On December 3, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas lifted a stay in a case brought by the CFPB against several affiliated defendants, following a lapse in federal appropriations that had stayed...more

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SGX-Nasdaq Dual Listing Framework - Opening New Doors for East Asian Companies

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On November 19, 2025, Singapore Exchange ("SGX") and Nasdaq announced a proposed "Global Listing Board" framework enabling companies to file a single prospectus acceptable to both Singapore and U.S. regulators....more

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How Will the Cannabis World Look When Marijuana Is Rescheduled? (UPDATED)

A few weeks ago, someone at a holiday party asked “Whitt, why doesn’t Budding Trends take on the weighty legal issues of the day and instead resort to cheap pop culture references and puns?” I thought about responding with a...more

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