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Oregon Legislature Moves to Opt Out of DIDMCA Preemption for Consumer Finance Loans
In continuation of increased state efforts to regulate state-chartered banks and fintech partnerships, Oregon’s newly enrolled House Bill (HB) 4116 would enact an express “opt‑out” from a key provision of the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980 (DIDMCA) for consumer finance loans made in Oregon. HB 4116 also updates licensing requirements and clarifies when Oregon law applies to remote and online loans....By: Troutman Pepper Locke
The Enforceability of Plan Arbitration Provisions under ERISA
Are mandatory arbitration provisions with class action waivers a viable strategy for plan sponsors to address the onslaught of class action litigation involving 401(k) plans in recent years?...By: Kilpatrick
KiwiSaver First Home Withdrawals: Targeted Changes For Service Tenancies And First Farm Purchases
The New Zealand Government has announced two targeted changes to the KiwiSaver first home withdrawal rules. These changes are intended to address issues for members who (a) live in employer-provided housing under a service tenancy, and (b) purchase a first farm through an entity structure....By: DLA Piper
UK FCA Handbook Notice 138
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Handbook Notice 138, outlining amendments to the FCA Handbook resulting from the following statutory instruments:...By: A&O Shearman
The Orrick Guide to Foreign Investment Reviews | 2026 Update
Welcome to the 2026 Orrick Guide to Foreign Investment Reviews. In light of increased geopolitical tensions, the worldwide regulatory landscape for foreign investment review continues to evolve rapidly. Across the globe, ever increasing attention is being paid to transactions involving companies operating in advanced technology industries ranging from artificial intelligence and quantum computing to advanced materials and cybersecurity, as well as sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare,...By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
OCC Finalizes Rule on National Trust Bank Activities
The Rule provides critical regulatory clarity for entities seeking national trust bank charters to engage in digital asset activities....By: Latham & Watkins LLP
IRS Updates Safe Harbor Explanations for Retirement Plan Administrators — What You Need to Know
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of the Treasury issued Notice 2026-13 on January 15, 2026 — a key update for retirement plan sponsors and administrators responsible for communicating rollover distribution options to participants. This guidance revises the safe harbor explanations previously provided and aligns them with recent legislative and regulatory changes....By: Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.
FinCEN’s 311 Action Targets Swiss MBaer and High-Risk Financial Crime
The US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) recently designated Swiss bank MBaer Merchant Bank AG (“MBaer”) as an institution of “primary money laundering concern” under Section 311 of the USA PATRIOT Act and proposed to sever its access to the US dollar....By: WilmerHale
[Video] AI Today in 5: March 10, 2026, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly 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 the AI Today In 5. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider five stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest about AI. Top AI stories include: • Texas goes TRAIGA. (JD Supra):...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
Electronic Signatures in Commercial Lending: Practical and Legal Considerations
Borrowers periodically ask whether commercial loan documents can be executed electronically. While electronic signatures are legally recognized, their use in commercial lending remains institution-specific. Many lenders continue to require traditional “wet-ink” signatures for certain core documents, particularly promissory notes and mortgages, based on enforcement, operational, and recording considerations....By: Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.
[Video] Innovation in Compliance: Jim Massey on Risk in Action
Innovation spans many areas, and compliance professionals need not only to be ready for it but also to embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, host Tom visits with Jim Massey about his latest book, Risk in Action: The Leader’s Guide to Act with Clarity. Jim Massey is a distinguished figure in risk management, known for translating complex ideas into...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
[Video] [Video] New Regulatory Priorities Under Mayor Mamdani’s NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
In a debut V-log on Consumer Crossroads, Hinshaw partners Vaishali Rao and Joe Sanders sit down to discuss the changing regulatory landscape under the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), now that Mayor Zohran Mamdani has assumed office. On the discussion agenda is the significance of DCWP Commissioner Sam Levine, who brings extensive consumer protection experience from his background at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC); a shift of focus to broader “economic...By: Hinshaw & Culbertson - Consumer Crossroads
2025 in Review: Major Fraud Events and What We Can Learn From Them
The fraud landscape in 2025 has consisted of investigations into investment, cryptocurrency, and other cyber frauds, as well as key enforcement changes in both the U.S. and UK. As we look back on 2025, this article will cover some of the key fraud cases of the year and will provide an analysis on some significant themes. Our upcoming article will then look forward to 2026, posing questions to our future selves about what the next year in fraud will hold....By: Ankura
New Markets Tax Credit Financing: Subsidy for Health Care Facilities and Operations
Enacted 25 years ago, the federal New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program has become a powerful financing tool for health care organizations. Beyond simply offering tax credits to investors, the NMTC Program can provide health care providers a 20% subsidy to finance facility construction/renovation, equipment purchases and operating costs (including wages)......By: Foley & Lardner LLP
[Audio] Turning Point for Digital Assets: 2025 Year in Review and What Comes Next — The Crypto Exchange Podcast
In this episode of The Crypto Exchange, hosts Ethan Ostroff and Genna Garver look back at 2025 — ultimately a pivotal year for digital assets and crypto regulation in the U.S. — drawing on Troutman Pepper Locke’s flagship publication, Financial Services Industry 2025 Digital Assets Year in Review. The report reflects insights from more than 10 of our firm’s practice areas and more than 30 attorneys, offering a comprehensive, cross-practice view of how the regulatory landscape is evolving. Ethan...By: Troutman Pepper Locke
[Video] Daily Compliance News: March 10, 2026, The More ABC Laws 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. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional. • China to expand ABC laws. (Reuters):...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
OCC Releases Proposed Rules for Payment Stablecoin Issuance
Our Financial Services Group delves into a proposed rule from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency that would regulate stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act....By: Alston & Bird
SEC’s Updated Enforcement Manual Codifies Key Process Improvements
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has amended its Enforcement Manual for the first time since 2017. Our White Collar, Government & Internal Investigations Team explores how the SEC has updated its Wells process, codified simultaneous consideration of settlement offers and related waiver requests, and reexamined its cooperation framework, criminal referral considerations, and the formal order process....By: Alston & Bird
Wage Protection System Coming Into Effect in Bahrain
Bahrain’s roll-out of the Wage Protection System marks a pivotal shift in payroll governance and labour-market supervision. The WPS mandates that all employers process salaries through licensed banks or payment service providers regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, underpinned by an electronic monitoring framework that functions as legal proof of payment....By: Ius Laboris
FAQs on Timing of Initial Section 16(a) Reporting for Directors and Officers of Foreign Private Issuers
On March 9, 2026, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission published a short series of FAQs on the timing of initial Section 16(a) reports by directors and officers of certain foreign private issuers (“FPIs”), as required under the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act, which was signed into law on December 18, 2025, with reporting requirements becoming effective on March 18, 2026....By: Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives
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