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Navigating ECOA Enforcement in a Shifting Regulatory Landscape
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C.A. §§ 1691–1691f, the ECOA) generally prohibits lenders from discriminating in extending credit to any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status or age....By: Lathrop GPM
Consumer Financial Services Bites of the Month - October 2025 - "October Road with the CFPB"
In this month's article, we share some of our top "bites" covered during the October 2025 webinar....By: Hudson Cook, LLP
What Issues Exist for a Landlord When a Commercial Tenant Files for Bankruptcy? - Creditor’s Rights Toolkit
When a commercial tenant files for bankruptcy, it can present a complex array of challenges for a landlord. This article will provide insight into the implications of a tenant’s bankruptcy for a landlord, and how the landlord can effectively navigate the legal landscape. Troutman Pepper Locke's Creditor’s Rights Toolkit is a series that provides practical insights to help creditors confront the challenges of commercial bankruptcy....By: Troutman Pepper Locke
FinCEN Renews Geographic Targeting Order
On October 9, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued a renewal of its Geographic Targeting Order (“GTOs”), which require U.S. title insurance companies, including their subsidiaries and agents, to collect, retain, and report specified information regarding certain non-financed residential real estate transactions involving legal entities. The new GTO is effective from October 10, 2025 through February 28, 2026....By: Ballard Spahr LLP
Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) Approved as Newest National Securities Exchange
On September 30, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the application of the Texas Stock Exchange LLC (TXSE) to become the 29th registered national securities exchange in the United States. This approval is a culmination of several other efforts supported by TXSE to champion the state of Texas as the most-business-friendly state in the country. The SEC’s approval of the TXSE’s application noted that parts of its registration, listing, and governance processes are...By: Cozen O'Connor
Crypto Brief - Lowenstein Crypto Newsletter - October 16, 2025
On Oct. 10, headlines signaling a potential 100% tariff on Chinese imports effective Nov. 1 preceded a broad sell-off in major digital assets that several market desks described as one of the largest crypto liquidation episodes to date. The announcement, in part, led to approximately $18 billion in liquidations within 24 hours, as prices moved through widely watched levels and set off margin liquidations across major derivatives venues....By: Lowenstein Sandler LLP
[Video] Regulatory Ramblings: Episode 80 - Breaking Barriers in Global Payments: From Legal Frictions to Digital Rails
Why does SWIFT’s action matter? The SWIFT network connects over 11,500 financial institutions in more than 220 countries, serving as the backbone of international finance. It facilitates the transfer of value between banks worldwide, and roughly every three days, the equivalent of the world’s GDP moves through its rails. For institutions already using SWIFT, its network is deeply embedded in global finance. This makes it a natural foundation for tokenized finance initiatives, as it is...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
If It’s Broken, Please Fix It: The CFTC Proposes to Resolve Compliance Challenges for Swap Dealers
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC” or “Commission”) proposed targeted amendments (“Proposal”) to its business conduct and documentation requirements for swap dealers (“SDs”) on September 24. The Proposal is designed to address long-standing compliance concerns from market participants regarding the application of certain external business conduct standards and swap trading relationship documentation rules, particularly in the context of cleared swaps and prime brokerage...By: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
IRS Provides Interim Guidance with Respect to Portions of Proposed CAMT Regulations to Be Withdrawn; Interim Guidance Provides That Unrealized Cryptocurrency Gains Not Subject to CAMT
On September 30, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2025-46 and Notice 2025-49 (the Notices) which provide (i) that the IRS and US Department of the Treasury (Treasury) intend to partially withdraw proposed regulations relating to the corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT) and (ii) interim guidance with respect to the CAMT. Among many changes, the Notices clarify that taxpayers may elect to adjust their income potentially subject to the CAMT to disregard unrealized gains...By: Vedder Price
Unlocking Value: Middle-Market Private Equity Opportunities in Theranostics (Part I)
Theranostics — the practice of melding precision diagnostics with targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy — has become a central focus in contemporary oncology. The therapy enables more accurate patient selection, earlier intervention and an improved risk-benefit profile relative to conventional systemic therapies. With the global theranostics market valued at approximately $4.3 billion in 2024 and projected to exceed $12.7 billion by 2029, growth is outpacing the development and maturation of the...By: McGuireWoods LLP
[Video] Compliance Tip of the Day - AI Powered Internal Controls
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 compliance professional or just starting your journey, we aim to provide you with bite-sized, actionable tips to help you stay on top of your compliance game. Join us as we explore the latest industry trends, share best practices, and demystify complex compliance issues to keep...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
Credit Checks in Hiring: Key Issues for Financial Services Employers After Medical Debt Reporting Restrictions
Evolving credit checks requirements means employers in financial services are challenged more than ever to stay current because they conduct credit checks on prospective candidates more frequently than those in many other industries. Even beyond roles where credit checks are legally required, financial services employers often rely on them to address concerns about access to client funds, fiduciary duties, and sensitive financial data....By: Jackson Lewis P.C.
[Video] Popcorn and Compliance: Episode 3 - Compliance in the Full Moonlight: Lessons from The Wolf Man
Welcome to a special series of Popcorn and Compliance. In this series, we will be looking at the Classic Universal Monster Movies from the 30s and 40s and mining them for compliance lessons. (Yes, it really is an excuse to rewatch them all.) In this series, we will look at Frankenstein, Dracula, The Wolf Man, The Mummy, and end with The Invisible Man. In this episode, Tom explores critical compliance insights drawn from Lon Chaney Jr.’s portrayal of The Wolf Man. In this episode, we take a deep...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
Valuation Of Digital Asset Businesses: A Call for Rigor in A Transformative Industry
As the digital asset industry continues to mature and advance, accurately valuing businesses within this sector is an increasingly pressing concern for investors, regulators, and entrepreneurs alike. While the characteristics of rapid innovation and change within the industry may tempt some to seek to devise novel methods, history, particularly the dot-com bubble, offers a cautionary tale of the perils of straying too far afield from tested valuation frameworks....By: Ankura
Food Venture Financing News – Weekly Issue No. 257
Food Venture Financing Trends - Ecorobotix, an agtech startup that produces smart spraying systems for crop protection products, announced that it raised $150 million across its Series C financing round in 2024 and Series D financing round in 2025....By: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Seward & Kissel RIA Enforcement Study – FY 2025
Seward & Kissel studies all enforcement actions brought by the SEC against investment advisers2 to identify enforcement trends and risks....By: Seward & Kissel LLP
Final call for crypto businesses to share their views on the application of the FCA Handbook to their UK activities
On 17 September 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published a consultation paper (CP25/25) on the application of the FCA Handbook in relation to regulated cryptoasset activities (the “CP”) and issued advice on high-level standards, supervision, systems and controls and business standards to cryptoasset firms and on draft non-Handbook guidance relating to operational resilience....By: King & Spalding
ROAD to Housing Act: Shutdown Has Major Affordable Housing Reforms in Limbo
If enacted, The ROAD to Housing Act of 2025, which passed the Senate 77-20 on Oct. 9, 2025, as part of the $924.7 billion National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2026, would make long-awaited reforms to affordable housing. This isn't a single proposal — it's a wish list of 27 bills, with 23 enjoying bipartisan support....By: Fox Rothschild LLP
[Video] AI Today in 5: October 17, 2025, The All WSJ Edition
Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest edition to the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, Tom Fox will bring you 5 stories about AI, so 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 four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest related to AI. Top AI stories include: • AI data centers are building their own power grids. (WSJ):...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
[Video] Daily Compliance News: October 17, 2025, The Decoupling 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. Top stories include: • SEC wants to reduce the salaries of PCAOB Board...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
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