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The CFTC Reinstates Exemption From CPO Registration for Certain Private Fund Managers

On December 19, 2025, the Staff of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued no-action relief that effectively reinstates (with a few modifications) an exemption from registration for commodity pool operators (CPOs) previously provided under Regulation 4.13(a)(4) (the QEP Exemption) prior to its repeal in 2012, and clarifies that relief from registration as commodity trading advisors (CTAs) also will be available to these newly-exempt CPOs. This no-action relief comes in response to...By: K&L Gates LLP

Link P.E. with A.I. for a Needed Change Management Discussion in 2026

The next few years are going to be remarkable and incredibly fruitful, long-term, for those law firm partnerships that navigate the waves of change into safe harbors rather than sit still at the breakers and get pounded. Several fundamental business-altering changes are upon us, with the major moves related to four letters – P, E, A and I. While many partnerships view Private Equity (investments) and Artificial Intelligence as two independent challenges, I think it’s time to speak of them as...By: LawVision

Venezuela Update: December 30, 2025 (Spanish)

Holland & Knight's Venezuela Focus Team invites you to read our Venezuela Update, in which we discuss the latest news, trends and developments in Venezuela that impact the interests of businesses across all industry sectors. Holland & Knight's Venezuela Update, produced in conjunction with Venezuela-based firms Tinoco Travieso Planchart & Nuñez and Arca Análisis Económico, provides our clients with pertinent Venezuela information in a timely manner....By: Holland & Knight LLP

Venezuela Update: December 30, 2025 (English)

NYLTA Effective January 1, 2026, With Application Limited to Foreign-Formed LLC’s Registered in NY

A Senate bill intended to retain more expansive application of the NYLTA was vetoed by the New York governor. As a result, only LLC entities that are organized outside the United States and registered or planning to register to do business in New York should prepare to meet the updated reporting deadline for initial reports. Existing foreign LLCs registered in NY must comply by January 1, 2027. Foreign entities registered after January 1, 2026, must comply within 30 days of registration....By: Perkins Coie

Evolving US white collar enforcement priorities and impacts for German companies facing cross-border investigations

The Trump Administration’s enforcement policies have introduced significant updates to the United States Department of Justice’s (DOJ) priorities for white collar enforcement and investigations. Recent changes include the prioritization of “high-impact areas,” such as criminal money laundering, national security issues, immigration, and trade and government procurement fraud....By: DLA Piper

UK regulators finalize amendments to bilateral margin requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives under UK EMIR

On November 27, 2025, the UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a joint policy statement finalizing amendments to the bilateral margin requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives under UK EMIR (Policy Statement). The Policy Statement amends the UK version of the Binding Technical Standards 2016/2251 and the amendments became effective on the same day....By: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Fifth Circuit Securities Litigation Quarterly: fourth quarter 2025

Welcome to the Q4 2025 edition of A&O Shearman’s Fifth Circuit Securities Litigation Quarterly. As public companies and financial institutions continue to migrate to Texas, our Texas-based securities litigation team continues to monitor key developments and help our clients navigate the unique landscape for federal securities litigation in the Fifth Circuit. In our Q4 edition, we cover one new case filing, three district court decisions on pleading stage and class certification issues, and...By: A&O Shearman

SRB Finalises Expectations On Valuation Capabilities

The Single Resolution Board (SRB) has published its expectations on valuation capabilities (EoVCs). Crisis readiness and, in particular, valuation in crisis, is a key element of the Single Resolution Mechanism's Vision 2028 strategy. The aim of the EoVCs is to ensure that a minimum expected set of data is available to the SRB on a permanent basis to support valuations. Banks are expected to consider the expectations when implementing Principle 5.2 of the SRB's Expectations for Banks which...By: A&O Shearman

UK Prospectus Regime: What Changes for Debt Issuers on 19 January 2026?

On 19 January 2026, the new UK prospectus regime, implemented under the Public Offers and Admissions to Trading Regulations 2024 (“POATRs”) and accompanying UK Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) rules, will come into effect....By: Baker Botts L.L.P.

SEC Staff Issues No-Action Letter for DTC’s Tokenization Pilot

The no‑action relief opens the door to experimentation with blockchain-based market infrastructure while preserving traditional securities market safeguards....By: Latham & Watkins LLP

Key Considerations For The 2026 Annual Reporting And Proxy Season: Your Upcoming Form 10-K

Each year in our Annual Memo, White & Case’s Public Company Advisory Group provides practical insights on preparing Annual Reports on Form 10-Ks, Annual Meeting Proxy Statements and, for FPIs, the Annual Report on Form 20-F. This installment of our Annual Memo will focus on preparations for your Form 10-K, divided into two sections: Annual Report on Form 10-K Housekeeping Considerations in Part I below, and Disclosure Considerations in Part II below....By: White & Case LLP

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