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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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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On December 5, the OCC and FDIC rescinded the Interagency Guidance on Leveraged Lending issued in 2013 and the related FAQs from 2014, citing concerns that these documents were “overly restrictive and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

Hogan Lovells

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

Latham & Watkins LLP

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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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

Mayer Brown

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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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

Mayer Brown

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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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

Sullivan & Worcester

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

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

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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Weekly Blockchain Monitor - December 2025 #2

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Payments and Digital Assets Companies Announce Stablecoin Initiatives - A leading global payments network and a stablecoin infrastructure platform recently announced a partnership focused on cross-border stablecoin-based...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Meet the New Disruptor in the Music Business: The Family Office

This is a new ongoing series about the business of music with a SPIN twist. There’s a new headliner in the music business, and it’s not on stage. It’s in the wings, in a tailored suit, with a checkbook bigger than the tour...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

New York Updates UCC Law to Address Emerging Technologies in Commercial Transactions

On December 5, the governor of New York signed into law an act to amend the state’s UCC, aiming to address emerging technologies and update rules for commercial transactions involving virtual currencies. The legislation...more

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Minnesota Appeals Court Affirms Broad Application of Debt Collection Licensing Requirements

Recently, the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a cease-and-desist order against a Utah-based company for allegedly conducting unlicensed debt collection in Minnesota. The court held Minnesota’s collection agency statutes...more

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