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SEC Issues Guidance On Tokenized Securities And Related Developments

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a joint statement on January 28, 2026 clarifying the application of federal securities laws to tokenized securities. This statement, published through the SEC’s...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Investment Advisers Agree To Censure, Modest Fine Over Improprieties In Advisory Agreements

Last month, two large, affiliated investment advisory groups reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over allegations that their form investment advisory agreements violated the Investment...more

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Recent FinCEN Actions Signal Trump Administration's Focus on Escalating AML Enforcement

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently announced a sweeping enforcement operation targeting money services businesses (MSBs) operating along the Southwest U.S. border....more

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Senator Warren Presses CFPB Acting Director Over Credit Card Fees and Agency Retrenchment

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Senator Elizabeth Warren has sent a sharply worded letter to CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought that crystallizes an unusual moment in consumer financial services regulation: a populist-sounding call from President Trump to...more

A&O Shearman

How the Netherlands Can Better Support Its Start-Ups And Scale-Ups

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The Wennink report spotlights a real bottleneck for accelerating growth. Promising Dutch start‑ups and scale‑ups are often shut out of public support. In this first article from our series on the Wennink report, we unpack why...more

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FCA Publishes Further Information on Its Approach to the UK’s New Cryptoasset Regime

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The FCA has released new guidance to help cryptoasset firms prepare for the UK’s incoming regulatory framework - another step in the FCA Crypto Roadmap and a major marker on the path to full crypto regulation....more

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State Watch: Consumer Protection Enforcement Update - February 2026

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There was a deluge of consumer protection activity from the states—and municipalities—as an eventful 2025 drew to a close. Now, 2026 is already shaping up to be an action-packed year of state enforcement....more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

The Committee Minutes That Save You in a Lawsuit

When a 401(k) lawsuit is filed, the first thing plaintiffs’ counsel asks for isn’t your investment returns. It’s your committee minutes....more

Hudson Cook, LLP

DOJ and State of Texas Announce Joint Settlement with a Private Land Developer for Allegedly Discriminating against Hispanic...

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DOJ and State of Texas announced a $68 million settlement of ECOA and FHA claims against a private land developer (the "Developer") concerning an alleged pattern or practice of discriminatory lending practices and high...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

From Fax Machines to Phishing: Why Cybersecurity Is Now a 401(k) Fiduciary Duty

When I started back in the 401(k) business in 1998, everything was done by paper and telephone. Distribution requests were mailed or faxed. Investment changes were taken over the phone. Beneficiary designations were signed in...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Congress Reauthorizes Pediatric Priority Review Voucher Program in FY2026 Budget — Renewed Incentives for Rare Pediatric Drug...

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As part of the recently enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, Congress has reauthorized the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (RPD PRV) program, long sought by the biopharmaceutical and life sciences...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Trump Administration and Export-Import Bank Establish a $12B U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve: Five Things Critical...

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On February 2, 2026, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) and the Trump Administration announced Project Vault, a $12 billion initiative establishing the U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve. This...more

A&O Shearman

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2026 Made And Published

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The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2026 have been made and published with an accompanying explanatory memorandum. The statutory instrument (SI) introduces a comprehensive UK regulatory...more

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AMLA's First Single Programming Document For 2026-2028

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The Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA) has published its first single programming document (SPD) for 2026-2028, setting out its strategic priorities and providing transparency...more

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

Hughes Hubbard Advising Grab on its Agreements to Acquire Digital Investing Platform Stash Financial

Hughes Hubbard is advising Grab Holdings Limited on its definitive agreements to acquire 100% of the equity interest in Stash Financial, Inc., a U.S. digital financial services company, with the payment for 50.1% equity...more

A&O Shearman

FSB Report On Vulnerabilities In Government Bond-Backed Repo Markets

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The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has published a report highlighting vulnerabilities in government bond-backed repurchase agreement (repo) markets with recommendations for authorities to address them. The FSB explains that...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Touchdown or Tax Down? – How Will the IRS View Sports Contract Gains and Losses

If you watched the Super Bowl this year, you might have noticed a surge of advertisements for prediction market contracts on the big game. These markets have rapidly emerged as a focal point for retail traders, regulators...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

AI Today in 5: February 12, 2026, The AI to the Moon Edition

Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest addition 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

A&O Shearman

Buy Now, Pay Later – The Final Furlong… PS26/1 On The Regulation Of Deferred Payment Credit Published 

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With a gestation period which puts the Alpine salamander to shame, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published the final rules for the regulation of buy now, pay later credit (or as we now know it, deferred payment...more

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UK PRA Seeks Views On Proposed Reforms To Banking Regulatory Data Under FBD Programme

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The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published discussion paper DP1/26, outlining its proposed reforms to banking regulatory data under the Future Banking Data (FBD) programme. The FBD programme aims to deliver...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Point-of-Sale Finance Series: The New Regulatory Reality for Small Business Financing and Trade Credit — The Consumer Finance...

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In this crossover episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast and Payments Pros, Taylor Gess, Jason Cover, and Caleb Rosenberg explore the heightened attention from regulators and legislators on small business finance programs...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: February 12, 2026, The Social Media Addiction Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News....more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

OSFI Launches Consultation on New Senior Leader Regime

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On January 29, 2026, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (“OSFI”) released a consultation on a proposed senior leader regime (“Consultation”). The Consultation is focused on potential changes to a range...more

Mayer Brown

Considerations in Continuation Vehicle Transactions

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CONTINUATION VEHICLES - Continuation vehicles are a tool to allow a sponsor to transfer one or more portfolio assets from an existing fund to a new, sponsor‑affiliated vehicle to extend ownership and pursue additional...more

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New York Court Draws Limits to Encroachment on Sacred Rights in STG Logistics

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On January 3, 2026, the New York State Supreme Court delivered a win to a group of minority lenders to STG Logistics (“STG”), denying four motions to dismiss the minority lenders' lawsuit seeking to unwind or be awarded...more

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