31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 24 - Internal Reporting and Triage
31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 23 - Investigative Protocols
AI Today in 5: January 23, 2026, The Greatest AI Challenge Edition
Daily Compliance News: January 23, 2026, The Lying Liars Who Lie Edition
31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 22 - Level of Due Diligence
AI Today in 5: January 22, 2026, The AI Compliance Blindspot Edition
Illinois Supreme Court Tightens Standing for No-Injury Consumer Claims — The Consumer Finance Podcast
Daily Compliance News: January 22, 2026, The Compliance Officers Fired Edition
31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 21 - Managing Third Parties
AI Today in 5: January 21, 2026, The 9 AI Risks Edition
Resellers in the Middle: Duties, Data, and Defenses Under the FCRA — FCRA Focus Podcast
Great Women in Compliance: Don’t Freak Out: Compliance from a Prosecutor-Defense Lens
Compliance into the Weeds: Addressing Retaliation Against Compliance Officers: Strategies & Insights
Daily Compliance News: January 21, 2026, The Excellence in Compliance Awards Edition
31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 20 - Third Party Risk Management Process
AI Today in 5: January 20, 2026, The Extortion Edition
Innovation in Compliance: Transforming from Hierarchy to High Performance: Governance and AI in 2026
Daily Compliance News: January 20, 2026, The First We Kill All the Lawyers Edition
31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 19 - Evaluating the Risk Management Process
FCPA Compliance Report: Navigating Corporate Ethics and Compliance Trends in 2026 with Mike Volkov, Part 2
Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough...more
For a myriad of reasons, it is not uncommon for a lender to exit a syndicated facility at the time of renewal or a facility downsize or if a significant amendment of a different nature is requested. Most administrative agents...more
With branded residences on the rise, luxury mixed-use hospitality projects that span from hotels to multiple residence types, golf, food and beverage outlets, and more, are surging. To keep these interconnected components...more
In this two-part article, the author presents an overview of what various ancient textual artifacts “remember” about the earliest loan closings known to history and their participants, exploring the commercial lending...more
El IRS emitió un boletín de FATCA News and Information confirmando que el International Data Exchange Service (IDES) está operativo después de un período de indisponibilidad del sistema....more
Since their creation in 2017, Opportunity Zones (or OZs) have channeled billions of dollars into over 8,700 designated census tracts nationwide, making the OZ program one of the most ambitious community development...more
Global growth in insurance premiums has created a need for more capital in the sector — a need being answered by financial sponsors, sovereign wealth funds, family offices and investment managers....more
The IRS issued a FATCA News and Information bulletin confirming that the International Data Exchange Service (IDES) is operational following a period of system unavailability....more
Agentic commerce (where autonomous AI acts as a personal online shopper) could significantly change how consumers shop in the future. While the underlying technology, infrastructure, and protocols are still developing, many...more
The unclaimed property landscape will continue to evolve rapidly in 2026. States are modifying their enforcement methods and broadening the reach of their statutes while simultaneously facing increased legal challenges from...more
On Jan. 15, 2026, the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission updated the FAQ page pertaining to Rule 206(4)-1 (the Marketing Rule) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The updated guidance provides potential...more
In recent months, state regulators have moved aggressively in response to a shift in federal enforcement priorities in the cryptocurrency space....more
On 22 January 2026, the Luxembourg parliament adopted a reform of the carried interest regime (the “Law”)1, aiming at extending its benefits, making it more attractive, and clarifying its tax treatment. This reform2,...more
Recently, the FDIC published its list of administrative enforcement actions issued in November 2025. The agency reported seven orders and stated one of those orders had previously been “inadvertently omitted.” ...more
On January 20, the White House released an executive order aimed at stopping “Wall Street” from competing with American homebuyers. The order directed cabinet officials to have their agencies develop policies to prevent large...more
The EU has streamlined Taxonomy reporting through the adoption of a delegated act on the simplification of the content and presentation of information to be disclosed in relation to environmentally sustainable activities. The...more
Plan sponsors are often surprised to learn that when their advisor, TPA, and recordkeeper disagree, the conflict doesn’t protect the plan sponsor—it exposes them....more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has made a significant reversal of its longstanding administrative position on the GST/HST treatment of mutual fund trailing commissions. Historically treated as exempt financial services, the...more
The White House focus on affordability continued this week with a sweeping announcement that will impact the single-family housing market. On Jan. 20, President Trump issued an executive order (EO), “Stopping Wall Street...more
On January 15, the OCC announced six actions taken in December 2025, including an order of prohibition issued against a former branch operations associate manager. Apart from the order of prohibition, the OCC terminated five...more
On November 13, 2025, the CFPB published in the Federal Register a significant proposed rule (the “Proposal”) that would radically diminish the protections against discriminatory lending practices afforded to protected...more
New Mountain Capital announced the closing of its second non-control private equity fund. The fund, New Mountain Strategic Equity Fund II, closed at $1.2 billion, exceeding its hard cap of $1 billion....more
Luxembourg has formally adopted its new carried interest regime on 22 January 2026, marking a key milestone in the modernisation of its tax framework for private capital and asset management. This adoption follows the...more
In 2025, the deal environment in the UK and Europe re‑established a firmer footing, with values improving even as volumes lagged pre‑2021 highs. If macro stability and rate normalization persist, we anticipate a more active...more