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Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Sunday Book Review: December 7, 2025, The Best Books on History Edition

In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers books that would interest the compliance professional, the business executive, or anyone curious. It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current events,...more

K&L Gates LLP

SEC No Longer a "Referee" in the Shareholder Proposal Process

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On 17 November 2025, the Division of Corporation Finance (the Division) of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) issued a statement announcing that it will not respond to or express views on most no-action...more

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Weekly Blockchain Blog - December 2025

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Crypto Firms Announce New Licenses, Products; USDT Stability Rating Lowered - On Nov. 25, MoonPay, a crypto payments company, announced that its newly established trust company obtained a trust charter from the New York...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Congressional Research Service Examines Treasury Market Vulnerabilities and Policy Options

On November 21, the Congressional Research Service released a report reviewing possible disruptions in the U.S. Treasury securities market and outlining policy options. The nearly $30 trillion Treasury market is critical for...more

Alston & Bird

The Latest on Crypto Regulation: SEC Priorities and Congressional Market Structure Bills

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Our Securities Litigation and White Collar, Government & Internal Investigations Teams outline how Congress’s market structure proposals and the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) emerging token classification...more

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Shifts in white collar enforcement: DOJ priorities under Trump 2.0

On May 12, 2025, Matthew R. Galeotti, Acting Assistant Attorney General (AAG) of DOJ’s Criminal Division, issued a memorandum to all Criminal Division personnel. The subject of that memorandum was “Focus, Fairness, and...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

SEC Extends Compliance Date for Short Sale Reporting Rule to 2028

On December 3, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) announced that it was providing a second temporary exemption from compliance with Rule 13f-2, the short sale reporting rule, and related Form SHO and...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

What to Expect in 2026: Anticipated Changes to Executive Compensation Disclosure After the SEC Chairman’s NYSE Speech

For the first time in nearly two decades, the SEC is preparing to modernize Item 402 of Regulation S-K, the backbone of public-company executive compensation disclosure. Although the timing remains uncertain, we expect...more

Paul Hastings LLP

UK Equity Capital Markets Insights — December 2025

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On 13 November, the UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC) published its Annual Review of Corporate Governance Reporting (the Review), setting out key findings from an analysis of a sample of 100 randomly selected companies...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Alt-Retail Partnerships – What Are They and Why Are They Popular?

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Alt-retail partnerships, which see alternative asset managers and retail asset managers coming together to offer retail investors exposure to alternative strategies, are increasingly in demand....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

House Financial Services Committee reviews priorities and reforms of prudential regulators

On December 2, the House Financial Services Committee conducted an oversight hearing with testimony from leaders from the FDIC, OCC, Fed and NCUA. Lawmakers and regulators discussed recent efforts to tailor regulatory...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Fed vice chair highlights AI’s economic potential and financial stability risks

On November 21, Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson addressed the Cleveland Fed’s Financial Stability Conference, focusing on the rapid adoption of AI and its implications for the economy, financial stability, and regulatory...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

SEC Settles with Broker-Dealer for Policy and Procedure Violations But Walks Away From Fraud Claims

On December 2, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York approved a settlement between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a broker-dealer for policy and procedure violations and a...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

London Stock Exchange Sets Out Reforms to AIM Rules

On 21 November 2025, the LSE published Feedback Statement: Shaping the Future of AIM, which summarises the feedback received on its April 2025 Discussion Paper proposing reforms to the AIM Rules....more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

SEC Division of Examinations Announces 2026 Priorities

On November 17, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)’s Division of Examinations (the “Division”) released its 2026 examination priorities that highlight examination topics that the Division plans to focus on...more

Morris James LLP

Company’s Shifting Positions on Data Server at Center of Books and Records Action Lead to Bad Faith Sanctions

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Magna-D Glob. Healthcare No. 1 Private Equity Fund v. CoImmune, Inc., C.A. No. 2024-0456-SEM (Del. Ch. June 3, 2025) (report granting fee-shifting) - Magna-D Global Healthcare No. 1 Private Equity Fund v. Coimmune, Inc.,...more

Alston & Bird

The Digital Download | Alston & Bird’s Privacy & Data Security Newsletter | December 2025

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Selected U.S. Privacy & Cyber Updates - SEC Dismisses Remaining Claims Against SolarWinds - On November 20, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dismissed its landmark enforcement action against SolarWinds Corp....more

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Glass Lewis Releases 2026 Benchmark Policy Guidelines Updates

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Glass Lewis has released its 2026 Benchmark Policy Guidelines, along with its 2026 Benchmark Policy Guidelines on Shareholder Proposals and ESG-related issues, introducing several notable changes ahead of the upcoming proxy...more

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2026 SEC Exam Priorities for Registered Investment Advisers and Registered Investment Companies

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On November 17, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Examinations (the Division) released its Fiscal Year 2026 Examination Priorities (the 2026 Priorities), outlining the key topics that the Division...more

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More on “ISS Releases 9 Benchmark Policy Updates for the US”

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Referencing changing investor sentiment and low support at annual meetings, the 2026 policy update includes significant changes to ISS’ approach to E&S shareholder proposals, replacing a previous presumption of support for...more

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SEC announces examination priorities for fiscal year 2026

On November 17, the SEC’s Division of Examinations published its 2026 examination priorities, outlining key areas of regulatory focus for the upcoming year. ...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Evaluating the SEC’s Rising Whistleblower Denial Rate

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This year has seen a record percentage of whistleblower claim denials by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This rising trend of award denials is a departure from the SEC’s previous track record and may reflect a...more

A&O Shearman

UK FCA Findings From Data Quality Review Of Prudential Regulatory Reporting by MIFIDPRU Investment Firms

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published findings from its data quality review of prudential regulatory reporting by MIFIDPRU investment firms, covering submissions from January 2024 to March 2025. The FCA found...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Connections — December 2025

Introducing Series SAFE Preferred: A New Venture Financing Tool - Mintz has launched Series SAFE Preferred, a newly designed early-stage financing security that blends the efficiency of a SAFE with the structural clarity...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day - What Can Lead to an Internal Control Over-ride

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

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