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Paul Hastings LLP

Daily Financial Regulation Update -- Tuesday March 25, 2025

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March 24, 2025- Federal Reserve Board Governor Michael S. Barr gave a speech entitled, “Helping Small Businesses Reach Their Potential,” at the Aspen Institute. March 24, 2025- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York...more

Fenwick & West LLP

SEC Updates Guidance on Excluding Shareholder Proposals

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The SEC rescinded Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14L and issued updated guidance on the exclusion of shareholder proposals under Rule 14a-8 and certain other aspects of Rule 14a-8....more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: “Stable, as She Goes”: The Cryptocurrency Industry’s Steady Start to a New Congress

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A few months ago, in our client alert titled “Mr. Bitcoin Goes to Washington,” we discussed the cryptocurrency industry’s significant political resurgence in the wake of the 2024 election. We not only forecasted a more...more

Cornerstone Research

Number of Securities Class Action Settlements Rises Slightly as Median Settlement Amount Declines from 2023 13-Year High

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The number of securities class action settlements increased slightly in 2024 while the size of those settlements declined, according to a new report from Cornerstone Research. The report, Securities Class Action...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – March 2025 # 4

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more

Fenwick & West LLP

SEC Expands Confidential Filing Options

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The Securities and Exchange Commission has expanded the confidential filing options, including...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

New SEC Staff Guidance Allows Effectiveness of Non-Automatically Effective Form S-3s before Filing of Proxy Statement

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Form S-3 registration statements filed by issuers who are not well-known seasoned issuers may now be declared effective before the filing of the proxy statement containing Part III information that was properly omitted from...more

Paul Hastings LLP

SEC Provides Updated Guidance Reducing Burden for Rule 506(c) Verification Requirement

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On March 12, 2025, the Staff of the SEC Division of Corporation Finance (the Staff) provided guidance in response to a letter requesting interpretive guidance (the No-Action Letter) to clarify the verification requirement of...more

Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

SEC Division of Investment Management Staff Revises Guidance on Certain Gross and Net Performance-Related Presentations

On March 19, 2025, the staff of the SEC’s Division of Investment Management (the “Staff”) updated its Marketing Compliance Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) to address the inclusion by SEC-registered investment advisers of...more

A&O Shearman

EU MiCAR regulatory technical standards on order book records and transparency data requirements for CASPs

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The following two delegated regulations made under Article 76(16) of Markets in Cryptoassets Regulation (MiCAR) have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union: - Commission Delegated Regulation (EU)...more

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EU recognition of UK CCPs extended

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Following the extension of EU equivalence for UK CCPs to 30 June 2028 under the EU European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), on 17 March, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) announced the extension of...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day: Leading from the Inside Out

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

Great Women in Compliance: The Future of Enforcement with Jennifer Lee

In this episode of Great Women in Compliance, Hemma hosts Jennifer Lee, a partner at Jenner & Block LLP and former Assistant Director at the SEC. The discussion covers Jennifer’s work in SEC investigations, the importance of...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance into the Weeds: Global Anti-Corruption Leadership

The award winning, Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which 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

Daily Compliance News: March 26, 2025, The Missile Strike on Boeing 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

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Regulation in Flux, March 2025 - CFTC Staff Withdraws Advisory on Swap Execution Facility Registration Requirement

On March 13, 2025, the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) issued Letter 25-05, withdrawing controversial and much-criticized Staff Letter 21-19 (“SEF Registration Advisory”), which was issued September 29, 2021...more

Jones Day

2024 Securities Litigation Year in Review

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Securities class action case filings remained flat in 2024, with 229 filings equaling the number of new cases filed in 2023. The number of filings in 2024 tied with 2023 for the highest number of filings since 2020. The...more

Carlton Fields

New SEC Management Boldly Charts New Course

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A shift in leadership at the Securities and Exchange Commission often brings significant changes in regulatory priorities and enforcement approaches. As anticipated in our firm’s EO Watch alert, “Immediate Practical...more

A&O Shearman

UK FCA Primary Market Bulletin 54

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its Primary Market Bulletin 54 in which it discusses strategic leaks and unlawful disclosure. The FCA reports that it has seen an increase in instances where material...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: Navigating Remaining Risks in the New Crypto and Digital Assets Environment

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A rising tide does not necessarily lift all boats when it comes to increasing compliance in the world of crypto asset investments. In fact, the existence of a bull market or a seemingly friendly regulatory environment can...more

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EBA consultation on draft RTS on the threshold for prudential risk management requirements under CSDR

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The European Banking Authority has published a consultation on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on the threshold of activity at which designated credit institutions and Central Securities Depositories (CSDs)...more

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ESMA statement on treatment of settlement fails following incident affecting T2S and T2 in February 2025

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a statement confirming that national competent authorities do not expect central securities depositories (CSDs) to impose cash penalties under the Central...more

Oberheiden P.C.

Regulation A+: The Ultimate Guide from Eligibility to Compliance

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Regulation A+ has emerged as a powerful tool for companies seeking to raise capital from both accredited and non-accredited investors. This Regulation A+ Offerings Guide provides a comprehensive overview of Regulation A+,...more

Cooley LLP

SEC Loses 12% of Staff (Before the Coming Layoffs)

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As noted in this Reuters article, over 600 of the staffers at the SEC have taken a buyout offer and will be leaving in the coming week or two. Many of these are senior staffers and it’s roughly 12% of the overall staff....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Growth and Hurdle Shares in German Start ups – Structures / Practical Implementation / Empirical Data

In German start-ups, Growth Shares are particularly intriguing for motivating key employees and late co-founders. This is especially true when the company has already reached a substantive equity value, making further stakes...more

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