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Sustainable Commercial Paper: Short-Term Paper, Long-Term Impact

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Over the past few years, we have seen growing interest in Commercial Paper (CP) programmes with a sustainable focus. Traditionally used by corporations, financial institutions, sovereigns, and other issuers for...more

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NYSE Adopts New Reverse Stock Split Rules

In January 2025, The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) adopted an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the reverse stock split rules and procedures in Section 802.01C of the NYSE Listed Company Manual (the “NYSE Manual”).  The...more

BakerHostetler

Weekly Blockchain Blog - February 2025 #3

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New Blockchain Networks, Applications and Integrations Launch - The software company that developed the protocol for the world’s largest decentralized exchange (DEX) recently announced the launch of Unichain, an Ethereum...more

Venable LLP

PFAS Risk Factor Disclosures - Is It Time for an Update?

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With the annual report season underway, calendar year-end public companies are finalizing annual reports on Forms 10-K and 20-F. Risk factors are a key area requiring potential updates to these public filings. Generally, the...more

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

Proxy Season Update: SEC Restores Case-by-Case Approach for Shareholder Proposal Exclusions

Public companies navigating the 2025 proxy season just got some breathing room—at least when it comes to excluding certain shareholder proposals. Last week, the Staff of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance—in a...more

A&O Shearman

UK bankers' remuneration reform: individual accountability

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The PRA and FCA have proposed new rules to integrate the UK’s remuneration regime and accountability regime under the SMCR more closely, including a requirement for firms to consider adjusting MRTs’ variable pay (using malus...more

Sullivan & Worcester

Nasdaq Changes Rules Regarding Minimum Bid Price Compliance Periods and Restricts the Use of Reverse Stock Splits

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently approved rule changes proposed by The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC that impact companies utilizing reverse stock splits to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid-price...more

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Shielding Your Cryptocurrency: Essential Estate Planning and Asset Protection Strategies in the Digital Age

As cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin surge to unprecedented values—crossing the $100,000 mark at the time of this writing—both seasoned investors and newcomers are pouring billions into this thriving asset class. The U.S....more

Hogan Lovells

The regulation of FMI - The Bank of England’s priorities for 2025

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The Bank of England has outlined its priorities for 2025 in the regulation of Financial Market Infrastructure. In a speech given on 10 February 2024, the Bank of England (the “Bank”) outlined its priorities for 2025 in the...more

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SEC approves Nasdaq and NYSE revisions to reverse stock split rules: What public companies need to know

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n January 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments, both of which are now effective, to The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq) and The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listing rules that will...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

ILPA Publishes Updated Reporting Template and New Performance Template

The Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) recently released its updated ILPA reporting template (Reporting Template) and a new ILPA performance template (Performance Template), together with corresponding...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Delaware Legislators and Governor Propose Landmark Legislation

On February 17, 2025, Delaware’s legislative leaders and Governor announced landmark legislation and initiatives that would, if enacted into law, result in welcome and much-needed amendments to Delaware corporate law to...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Daily Financial Regulation Update -- Tuesday February 18, 2025

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February 14, 2025- The Federal Reserve Board published a working paper entitled “Estimating the Volume of Counterfeit U.S. Currency in Circulation.” February 14, 2025- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York published a...more

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.

Form D-elay: Shift in Enforcement?

Securities issuers and their counsel have historically relied on the fact that the SEC has not pursued enforcement actions against issuers that have not filed, or been delayed in filing, a Form D in connection with offerings...more

Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance

Streamlining Sustainable Finance: Simplification of the EU Taxonomy

On 5 February 2025, the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance (the ‘‘Platform’’) published a report with recommendations on how to simplify the EU Taxonomy (the ‘‘Report’’). The EU Taxonomy is the EU’s classification system for...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day: Compliance, Ethics and Your Supply Chain

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

Innovation in Compliance: Supporting White Collar Offenders - A Conversation with Jeff Grant

Innovation comes in many areas and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers and creators in the...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: February 18, 2025 The Huge Mistake 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...more

Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog

The SEC’s Position Change on The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors

On February 11, 2025, Mark T. Uyeda, the acting chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, took action with respect to The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate Disclosures for Inventors rule, which was adopted...more

Polsinelli

Blockchain+ Bi-Weekly; Highlights of the Last Few Weeks in Web3 Law: February 14, 2025

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The first weeks of February have been eventful for digital asset regulation, with major policy shifts, legal battles and legislative initiatives shaping the future of Web3. The SEC’s formation of a dedicated crypto rulemaking...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Reshaped Priorities: Navigating Changes to FCPA and FARA Enforcement

On February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order directing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to pause enforcement of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), citing concerns over the competitive...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

2024 Consumer Financial Services Year in Review and A Look Ahead

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We are pleased to share our annual review of regulatory and legal developments in the consumer financial services industry. With active federal and state legislatures, consumer financial services providers faced a challenging...more

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President Trump Issues Executive Order Pausing Enforcement of FCPA: A Sea Change Moment for DOJ and SEC

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On February 10, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14209, titled “Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security,” with the stated purpose of eliminating...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Meet CFTC Nominee Brian Quintenz

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On February 12, President Donald Trump nominated Brian Quintenz to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. This article profiles Quintenz as a nominee, surveys Pham’s initiatives as acting chair, and considers...more

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SEC Staff Issues New Guidance on Shareholder Proposals and Rescinds Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14L

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On February 12, 2025, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14M (SLB 14M), which rescinds prior Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14L (SLB 14L) and provides updated guidance on shareholder proposals...more

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