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Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Cadwalader Climate - September 2024 #4

In this week’s edition, we discuss the investor expectations set out by the Finance Sector Deforestation Action for banks to address the financial risks of deforestation; the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity initiative’s...more

Winstead PC

Update to the Qualified Professional Asset Manager Exemption

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s (the “DOL”) amendment to the qualified professional asset manager (“QPAM”) prohibited transaction class exemption 84-14 (the “Exemption”) went into effect on June 17, 2024. Current QPAMs must...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 5 SEC Enforcement Developments for August 2024

Each month, we publish a roundup of the most important SEC enforcement developments for busy in-house lawyers and compliance professionals. This month, we examine: •The SEC’s case against crypto firm Kraken is permitted to...more

McGlinchey Stafford

Lack of Actual Knowledge and Prior Express Consent Defeats FDCPA and TCPA Claims

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The U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a case arising under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). It...more

Goodwin

The Publication of the CSSF’s Annual Report 2023

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On September 19th, 2024, the CSSF published its 2023 annual report, highlighting key regulatory challenges, particularly in the realm of crypto-assets following the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation...more

BakerHostetler

DOJ Withdraws 1995 Bank Merger Guidelines as FDIC, OCC Make Regulatory Changes

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On September 17, 2024, the Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) shut the vault doors on its 1995 Bank Merger Guidelines, leaving the 2023 Merger Guidelines as its sole authoritative statement on the topic of mergers...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Pig Butchering Crypto Scams Rising

Pig Butchering Crypto Scams are scams which resemble the practice of fattening a hog before slaughter....more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

PACE Financing is now available for New Construction

New York City recently released updated Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) guidelines which are expected to open up opportunities for owners to obtain C-PACE financing for new construction and energy retrofit...more

Walkers

Global Legal Insights FinTech 2024: British Virgin Islands chapter

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The government of the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) and the BVI Financial Services Commission (“FSC”) – the principal financial services regulator – have progressed important initiatives in recent years that demonstrate the...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

FCPA, Export Controls, and Sanctions Enforcement: Adjusting Compliance Strategies for the New Normal

As the interplay between export controls, trade sanctions, and anticorruption enforcement continues to intensify, multinational companies must remain vigilant in ensuring that their compliance programs address the many...more

A&O Shearman

UK Financial Conduct Authority Review of Implementation of Price and Value Outcome Under Consumer Duty

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The Financial Conduct Authority has published its findings from the first year of the implementation of the price and value outcome under the Consumer Duty. The specific focus of the price and value outcome rules is to ensure...more

Conyers

Taking Security Over Shares in a Cayman Islands Exempted Company

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The Cayman Islands (“Cayman”) is recognised as a leading international financial centre and well regarded as a creditor-friendly jurisdiction (with the absence of debtor-friendly insolvency such as Chapter XI in the United...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The Hill Country Podcast: Exploring Kerrville’s Literary Community with Rachael Carruthers

Welcome to award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance into the Weeds: Argentieri Speech and Updated ECCP – The First Analysis

The award-winning, Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. Looking for some hard-hitting...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day: Lesson from The John Deere FCPA Enforcement Action – Pre – acquisition Due Diligence

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

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: September 25, 2024 – The $11bn Forfeiture 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 to the Daily Compliance News. All...more

Mayer Brown

Stock Options tem caráter mercantil e não remuneratório, diz STJ

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O Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) decidiu que as opções de compra de ações concedidas a administradores e empregados tem caráter mercantil e não remuneratório. Com isso, o Imposto de Renda da Pessoa Física (IRPF) não pode...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

OSC Proposes Permanent Exemption for WKSIs Pending Amendments to the Shelf Prospectus Regime

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On September 19, 2024, the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) published proposed OSC Rule 44-503 Exemption from Certain Prospectus Requirements for Well-known Seasoned Issuers (the “Rule”). Subject to ministerial approval,...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

From Albufeira to Asheville September 2024 - Evolving Perspectives on Bank Deposits

As a lending lawyer for more than a quarter century at this point, I have seen that deposit accounts and deposit account control agreements are a routine component of virtually every transaction. Deposit accounts are a source...more

Saul Ewing LLP

What Trustees Need to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act

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According to the introductory paragraph of the guidelines issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) of the United States Treasury, “[i]llicit actors frequently use corporate structures such as shell and...more

A&O Shearman

UK Announces Final Reforms to Financial Services Retail Disclosure Requirements

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Post Brexit, the U.K. Government and Financial Conduct Authority are committed to the ongoing reform programme to reinvigorate the U.K.'s capital markets. As part of this, the Government and FCA are committed to replacing...more

A&O Shearman

UK Payment Systems Authority Consults on Draft Statement of Policy on its Cost Benefit Analysis Framework

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The Payment Systems Authority has published a consultation paper on a draft statement of policy on its cost benefit analysis (CBA) framework. The draft statement builds on and replaces the draft CBA framework published...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Finalizes Voluntary Carbon Market Standards

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Sept. 20, 2024, finalized guidance (the Final Guidance) regarding the listing of voluntary carbon credit (VCC) derivatives on CFTC‑regulated exchanges. The CFTC previously...more

Jenner & Block

FinTech Focus: Investment Advisers Join Ranks of Financial Institutions Subject to the Bank Secrecy Act

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Dually registered, or “dual hat,” investment advisers are already well aware of the extensive obligations imposed by the Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”). But for others, the finalization of a Financial Crimes Enforcement Network...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Uptick in the Value of Megadeals and Sponsor Transactions Signal a Further M&A Rebound

Aggregate global M&A deal value is up significantly in 2024 (even though deal volume is down), driven in large part by the announcement of megadeals in the U.S., and reflecting an appetite for dealmaking in the medium term....more

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