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SEC Initiates Review of ESG Fund Names Rule

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted Rule 35d-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 regarding Investment Company Names (the Names Rule) in 2001 to prevent fund names from being materially deceptive...more

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The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Exemption) (Amendment) Order 2026

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The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Exemption) (Amendment) Order 2026 has been laid before Parliament. The Order exempts the British Business Bank plc, together with various of its subsidiary companies, and the...more

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Revised SEC N-PORT Proposals Emerge From Trump-Ordered Regulatory Freeze

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On the same day that Donald Trump was inaugurated as president for the second time, he issued a memorandum for the heads of executive departments and agencies titled “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review.” ...more

DLA Piper

New York enacts the FAIR Business Practices Act: Key considerations for businesses

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New York has enacted potentially the most significant update to its consumer protection regime in nearly 50 years. ...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

NY DFS Hosts Webinar on MFA Requirements

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Under the revised NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation, covered entities must implement and enforce MFA for all access to all information systems — not just adopt MFA tools — and carefully document any CISO-approved compensating...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Codifying the Outbound Investment Security Program - The 2025 COINS Act’s impacts on prohibited and notifiable US outbound...

On December 18, 2025, the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act was signed into law. Among its provisions is the Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025, referred to by its acronym, the COINS Act....more

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EBA Concludes Work On Legacy Instruments Monitoring

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has announced that given the extensive work already carried out, it will not prioritise the monitoring of legacy instruments, while maintaining its review of the quality of own funds and...more

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The GENIUS Act in Action: The OCC Proposes Stablecoin Regulations

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On March 2, 2026, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the "OCC") released a notice of proposed rulemaking ("NPRM") for regulations aimed at implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S....more

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Pass The Debt: Comparative Portability Analysis Across Leveraged Finance Products And Markets

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Portability has featured in European leveraged debt markets for some time. Over 70% of sponsored high yield deals have included leveraged based portability in each year since 20231 . Whilst less frequently seen in loans,...more

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Nacha Risk Management Rules

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Starting on March 20, 2026, new Nacha risk management rules (“Rules”) go into effect that require originating and receiving entities, as well as service providers, to implement “risk-based processes and procedures” to detect...more

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Basel Committee Discusses Recent Market Developments

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The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has issued a press release following its virtual meeting on 24–25 February, at which it discussed recent market developments and the global banking outlook. With respect to...more

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Horizon – News and Trends in Sustainability Law - February 2026

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Welcome to Horizon, DLA Piper’s monthly bulletin reporting on late-breaking legislative and policy developments in sustainability. Our aim is to scan the litigation, enforcement, and regulatory horizon to help inform business...more

A&O Shearman

ESMA Final Draft RTS On Clearing Thresholds Under EMIR 3

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its final report with draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) amending the RTS on the clearing thresholds in Delegated Regulation (EU) No 149/2013, under...more

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Managing Economics and Conflicts in GP-Led Continuation Vehicles

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Continuation vehicles — newly established investment entities created to acquire one or more assets from an existing fund managed by the same sponsor — have moved from being a niche liquidity solution to a mainstream...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

IRS Issues Updated 402(f) Safe Harbor Rollover Notices Reflecting SECURE 2.0

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued Notice 2026‑13, providing updated safe harbor notices (one for distributions from Roth accounts and one for distributions for non-Roth accounts) that plan administrators may...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Healthcare real estate in 2026: a view from London

Healthcare has earned its reputation as one of Europe’s most resilient real estate sectors. Over the past several years, it has delivered strong income returns with materially lower volatility than most other asset classes –...more

Patomak Global Partners

OCC GENIUS Proposal: Three Policy Issues to Watch

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) to implement the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act)....more

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SEC Actions Against Accounting and Auditing Firms and PCAOB Enforcement Activity Fall to Multiyear Lows in 2025

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Accounting and auditing enforcement activity fell in 2025 at both the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), according to two new Cornerstone Research reports,...more

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Stablecoin Interest, Yield, and Rewards: OCC Proposes Sweeping Regulations Under the GENIUS Act

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The OCC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) last week to implement the GENIUS Act, enacted on July 18, 2025. The NPRM is significant, as it creates a new Part 15 to the OCC’s regulations addressing payment...more

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Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies Developments: ABA White Paper

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The American Bar Association Business Law Section published a robust and in-depth white paper in September 2025 on “Digital and Digitized Assets: Federal and State Jurisdictional Issues,” providing a comprehensive explanation...more

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ESMA and EBA Consult On Revised Suitability Assessment Guidelines For Banks And Investment Firms

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have launched a joint consultation on draft revised guidelines on the suitability assessments of members of the management body and...more

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Dance Like No One is Watching, Text Like Your Words Will Be Published on the Front Page: The Importance of Internal Compliance...

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Earlier this month, Benjamin Edwards, a broker-dealer firm, agreed to a censure and to pay a $750,000 fine for failing to properly supervise and preserve its employees’ business-related text messages....more

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New York City Finalizes Expanded Debt Collection Rules Covering Original Creditors and Third-Party Collectors

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The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (NYC DCWP) has adopted a comprehensive set of amendments to its debt collection rules, effective September 1, 2026. The final rule clarifies that New York City’s...more

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The Rise of Strategic Joint Ventures and Alternative Structures in Data Centre Investment

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The UK data centre sector has evolved into one of the most competitive and capital-intensive asset classes across global real estate and infrastructure. Delivering a single hyperscale facility, often requiring more than half...more

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Sizing the Potential of a New Market or Product

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New markets and new products, or services provide the engine of growth for many companies. Faced with sluggish demand in existing markets, the need for continued innovation, and investors who require ongoing growth, companies...more

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