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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

March 2026 – April 2026 EU-UK Regulatory Round-up

This Regulatory Round-up highlights a selection of significant EU and UK developments during March and April 2026 that are of relevance to asset managers, including...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

SEC Submits Plan to Rescind 'No-Deny' Settlement Policy

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has submitted a final rule to the White House titled “Rescission of Policy Regarding Denials in Settlement of Enforcement Actions”—a proposal on which the SEC declined to...more

Perkins Coie

SEC Seeks to End “No Admit, No Deny” Rule

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On May 8, 2026, the SEC submitted a request to the White House Office of Management and Budget to end its policy regarding denials in settlements of enforcement actions, also known as the “gag rule” or “no admit, no deny...more

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SEC Shortens Tender Offer Window for Equity Awards in Certain Circumstances

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Last month, the SEC issued relief – in the form of an exemptive order – permitting certain types of tender offers to remain open for only 10 business days, cutting in half the prior general requirement of 20 business days....more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Dealmaker's Digest: A Top 10 Bulletin - May 2026

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Deal activity pulled back MoM but outperformed YoY: Across buyer types, April global deal value declined month-over-month but was up 21% compared to last year. Deal count fell 26% to the lowest level in over a year....more

Cooley LLP

The SEC’s Semiannual Reporting Proposal: Key Takeaways for Companies

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The SEC has issued its long-awaited proposal to permit semiannual reporting for US public companies. In this Cooley alert, we share a summary of how the rules would work if adopted as proposed....more

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Word On The Street: Insights From Federal Enforcement Leaders In The Northern District Of California

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On May 12, State Attorneys General Enforcement & Investigations Chair Kevin Frankel met with three senior federal enforcement officials in the Northern District of California (covering the San Francisco Bay Area): Craig...more

Carlton Fields

SEC Proposal to Permit Semiannual Periodic Reporting May Benefit ETV Industry

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On May 5, 2026, the SEC proposed amendments that would, if adopted, permit public companies currently filing on Form 10-Q to elect instead to file semiannual reports on a new Form 10-S. Exchange-traded vehicles (ETVs),...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Senate Banking Set to Mark Up the CLARITY Act: What to Watch in Tomorrow’s Hearing

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On Thursday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m., the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee will meet in executive session to mark up H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (the CLARITY Act). The session is...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

AI Today in 5: May 14, 2026, The King Charles 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 AI Today In 5....more

Troutman Pepper Locke

SEC’s ‘No‑Deny’ Settlement Policy Heads for a Crossroads at OMB and the Supreme Court

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On May 8, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) quietly sent a final rule titled “Rescission of Policy Regarding Denials in Settlements of Enforcement Actions” to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for...more

Hogan Lovells

Causation, statutory architecture, and the limits of auditor liability - Wine Enterprise v Crowe

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Auditor negligence claims are rarely won on breach alone. In Wine Enterprise v Crowe, the English High Court focused on whether a different audit approach would realistically have changed the company’s trajectory, and on the...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

SEC proposes optional semiannual reporting cadence: Considerations that companies should weigh now

On May 5, 2026, the SEC announced a proposal to update the existing public company quarterly reporting schedule to allow registrants to file one semiannual report on new Form 10-S, rather than three quarterly reports on Form...more

Walkers

When listing is not an option: How offshore processes can support a successful investor exit strategy

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Increased regulatory scrutiny in China and stricter listing requirements in the US have resulted in a reduction in the number of listings of Chinese companies (typically structured with a Cayman Islands, BVI or Bermudan...more

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The BVI FSC publishes its priorities and expectations for the 2026 Compliance Inspection Program

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The Compliance Inspection Program will run from March 2026 to February 2027 with a focus on the trust corporate service providers, investment business and virtual assets service providers sectors. The program will assess...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

European Parliament Finalises Securitisation Regulation and Capital Requirements Regulation Reform Proposals Ahead of Trilogue

The European Parliament has finalised its proposed amendments to the Securitisation Regulation and Capital Requirements Regulation (the Parliament Position). The European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary...more

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

When “Good Enough” Compliance Is No Longer Good Enough

For many companies, compliance starts as a set of policies: a code of conduct, an employee handbook, a whistleblower process, a document-retention policy, and annual training. Those pieces matter but are not sufficient on...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

GSK In China: 13 Years Later - Episode 9: Anti-Corruption Enforcement and the Compliance Imperative

Thirteen years after the GSK China scandal exploded onto the global stage, its lessons remain as urgent as ever for compliance professionals and business leaders. In this podcast series, we revisit the case not simply as...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: May 14, 2026, The Jho Low Wants a Pardon 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

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

SEC Proposes Optional Semiannual Reporting Framework

On May 5, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC or Commission) issued proposed rule and form amendments that would, if adopted as proposed, allow public companies to file a semiannual report on new Form...more

Alston & Bird

Looking Ahead to Nasdaq’s Extended Trading Hours

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Nasdaq’s move to nearly round-the-clock trading is set to transform access for global investors. Our Securities Group takes stock of the new schedule and how it will demand operational adjustments from listed companies....more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

B.C. Court Confirms Strict Gatekeeper Role and Dismisses Secondary Market Claims in Larouche v. PGM

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In Larouche v. PGM ResidualCo Holdings Inc., 2026 BCSC 674, the British Columbia Supreme Court (the “Court”) refused leave to pursue secondary market claims under the B.C. Securities Act(“Act”) in a proposed class action...more

Cozen O'Connor

NYSE American Listing Standards Update 2026: New Liquidity, IPO, and Share Price Requirements Explained

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NYSE American has materially tightened its initial listing standards following SEC approval of amendments to Sections 101 and 102 of the NYSE American Company Guide, as published in the April 1, 2026, Federal Register notice....more

Carlton Fields

Expect Focus - Volume II, May 2026

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SEC Prescribes Higher FINRA Gift Limit - On February 12, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved an amendment to Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Rule 3220. Rule 3220 prescribes the maximum...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – May 2026 #2

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

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