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Financial Regulatory Roundup December 2025

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We’re pleased to share the December edition of our Financial Regulatory Roundup Newsletter, highlighting key developments shaping the financial regulatory landscape....more

Nossaman LLP

Press ‘E’ for Election: The 83(b) Goes Digital

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An “83(b) election” is a tax saving tool that can help workers save money when they receive restricted stock or other equity from a company. The IRS recently made it easier to file these elections, including providing an...more

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UK Autumn Budget 2025

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On 26 November, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the much-anticipated UK Autumn Budget....more

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Italian Supreme Court on double track theory

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The Italian Supreme Court recently published Order no. 26079/2025, ruling on a unit-linked policy concluded 2011. The Supreme Judge indicated which regulations should apply to unit-linked policies executed at that time, in...more

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UK Autumn Budget 2025 – Finance

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Tax rates (including withholding tax rates) and thresholds – as part of an anticipated series of tax rises for individuals, and with a view to shifting some of the burden of taxation from employment to passive income, the...more

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UK Autumn Budget 2025 – Investment Funds

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The main headline for investment managers is that the carried interest reforms have been confirmed, with the Finance Bill 2025-26 set to be published next week. While some changes have been made to the draft legislation...more

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December 2025 Crypto Update: New Changes and Challenges in U.S. Regulation of Digital Assets

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As 2025 winds down, legislators and regulators continue their efforts to establish a comprehensive framework for cryptocurrencies and other digital assets. In this December 2025 Roundup, we break down the latest developments...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Managing Pay-to-Play Risk When Federal Officials Run for State Office

In recent weeks, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., announced her campaign for governor of New York and Congressman Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced for governor of California, joining several federal officials already...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Artificial Intelligence Integration: Legal & Regulatory Essentials for Asset Managers

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Asset managers generally have fiduciary duties to their clients, including the duty of care and the duty of loyalty. These duties require, among other things, appropriate diligence in selecting, engaging and overseeing AI...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

SEC steps back from the shareholder proposal game

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On November 17, 2025, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance announced that it will not respond to no-action requests by companies to exclude shareholder proposals for the 2026 proxy...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK Public M&A: Strategics and Sponsors Sustain Deal Flow Despite Economic Uncertainties

2025 has been a reasonably active year for the public M&A market in the UK. It started strongly, with the first half experiencing the highest deal volumes in any six-month period for several years, although the volume of...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

FCA Confirms Retail Markets Disclosure Rules for Consumer Composite Investments

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The new regime is designed to address key issues with the PRIIPs KID....more

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Kalshi Files New Lawsuit Challenging Enforcement Actions From Gaming Regulators in Connecticut

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In early December 2025, federally regulated derivatives exchange KalshiEX LLC filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut challenging a cease-and-desist order issued by the Connecticut Department of...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Regulatory Ramblings: Episode 84 - From Asset Recovery to AI Revolution: Risk, Coordination, and the Future with Sangeet Paul...

The spotlight chat commences with Amber sharing with Regulatory Ramblings host Ajay Shamdasani why accredited financial investigators and asset recovery experts are so important for detecting malfeasance and why many in law...more

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Chancery Invokes Delaware Policy Against Buying Derivative Standing and Unclean Hands Doctrine Before Addressing Merits of Alleged...

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Solak v. Daniels, C.A. No. 2024-0857-MTZ (Del. Ch. July 11, 2025) - The Court of Chancery converted the parties’ cross motions for judgment on the pleadings into motions for summary judgment to consider whether the...more

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Chancery Dismisses Claims for Twitter Stockholder’s Trading Loss Arising from Musk’s Public Statements

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Khalid v. Musk, C.A. No. 2024-0443-KSJM (Del. Ch. July 18, 2025) - The plaintiff acquired Twitter stock following Elon Musk’s announcement that he agreed to acquire the company. The plaintiff then sold the stock at a loss...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Insights for Insurers

D&O Liability & Coverage: 2025 Trends, Developments & Decisions

The past year has been an interesting and action-packed year in the world of Directors & Officers (D&O) liability and coverage. We begin by examining some of the key trends and developments impacting directors, officers, and...more

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Coming Soon? Section 16 Obligations for Foreign Private Issuers

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Buried inside the annual defense spending bill that’s working its way through Congress right now is the “Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act.” As noted on page 2718 of this House bill (see below for the actual...more

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Glass Lewis Publishes 2026 Benchmark Policy Guidelines

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On December 4, Glass Lewis updated its benchmark proxy voting guidelines. The updates applicable to U.S. companies are briefly summarized below....more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Gift-mas – Courtesy Of HSF Kramer’s Australian M&A Team

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Whether you celebrate with tinsel or simply a well-earned break, we think everyone deserves a gift – the greatest gift of all, M&A insights! To turn the phrase made famous by...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

UK Public M&A Monthly Activity Update: November 2025

In November 2025, there were three Rule 2.7 announcements made across the UK public M&A market and eight further possible offers announced. Firm Offers announced this month: • Recommended cash offer by Permira Advisers...more

Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance

SEC Division of Investment Management Director Brian Daly Signals Innovation-Forward Agenda, Positioning AI at the Forefront of...

On December 2, 2025, Brian Daly, Director of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) Division of Investment Management (the “Division”), delivered remarks to the American Bar Association outlining the Division’s...more

Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance

SEC Again Extends Short Sale and Securities Lending Rules’ Compliance Deadlines to 2028 While It Considers Response to Court...

On December 3, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued an exemptive order to postpone the compliance deadline for Rule 13f-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by two years. The new deadline...more

Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance

FCA Consults on Client Categorisation and Conflicts of Interest Regimes

On 8 December 2025, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published a consultation paper (CP25/36) on amending its rules on client categorisation and conflicts of interest (the “Consultation Paper”)....more

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2026 SEC Examination Priorities for Investment Advisers

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No need to bring a crib sheet, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Examinations just revealed (some of) this year’s test....more

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