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EBA Peer Review Report On Gender Diversity Under CRD IV And CRR
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a peer review report assessing how competent authorities have implemented and supervised gender diversity requirements. EU legislation requires that credit institutions have robust governance arrangements, including gender-neutral remuneration policies and diversity policies. The review examined six competent authorities, including the European Central Bank, on the application of the respective requirements under the fourth Capital Requirements...By: A&O Shearman
Valuation of Contingent Liabilities for M&A Transactions and Bank Borrowing
Contingent liabilities – particularly those tied to litigation, regulatory exposure, or environmental matters – are among the most consistently underestimated threats in corporate finance. When misjudged or ignored, these risks can materially distort a company’s financial reality and compromise long-term strategy. Consequences include heightened insolvency risk, failed M&A transactions, distorted financial projections, reputational harm, and even malpractice exposure for advisors who overlook...By: IR Global
[Video] 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 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 your...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
UK FCA Launches Stablecoins Cohort of Regulatory Sandbox
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a new webpage announcing the launch of a special stablecoins cohort within its Regulatory Sandbox for firms issuing stablecoins. This will enable UK firms planning to issue stablecoins to test products under the UK's evolving regulatory regime. The cohort supports innovation in financial services and complements projects such as the Digital Securities Sandbox....By: A&O Shearman
[Video] AI Today in 5: December 8, 2025, The AI in Battling 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 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 four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest related to AI. Top AI stories include: • Banks are battling fraud with AI. (FinTech Magazine):...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
[Video] FCPA Compliance Report - Nicole Di Schino on Harnessing AI for Compliance: Governance, Risks, and Best Practices
Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom welcomes Nicole Di Schino, Principal Compliance Services Consultant at Diligent’s Spark Compliance Group, to consider how to best harness AI for your compliance regime into 2026 and beyond. Nicole and Tom discuss the critical importance of AI governance, compliance, and modern GRC. They cover practical steps for developing comprehensive compliance programs, emphasizing the...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
[Video] 10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For the Week Ending December 6, 2025
Welcome to 10 For 10, the podcast that brings you the week’s Top 10 compliance stories in one podcast each week. Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you the compliance stories you need to know to end your busy week. Sit back, and in 10 minutes, hear about the stories every compliance professional should be aware of from the prior week. Every Saturday, 10 For 10 highlights the most important news, insights, and analysis for the compliance professional, all curated by the Voice of Compliance,...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
Agentic AI in Financial Services: Regulatory and Legal Considerations
As AI evolves, agentic AI has emerged as one of 2025's defining tech trends - autonomous AI systems capable of decision-making and executing complex tasks with limited or no human input. Financial institutions are already exploring and adopting agentic AI to boost efficiency, scalability, and innovation. However, with transformative potential comes legal, and regulatory risks, particularly when third-party AI agents act on behalf of customers. This article explores the legal risks financial...By: Hogan Lovells
New LME Strategy Targets Sacred Payment Rights Through Grace Period and Default Amendments
Market participants are increasingly focused on a developing liability management strategy in which borrowers and majority lenders are exploring whether amendments to grace periods and Event of Default provisions can be used to delay both interest and principal payments (including payments due at maturity) without expressly modifying “sacred rights” under the credit agreement....By: Goulston & Storrs PC
Bringing Back Smaller IPOs?
Earlier this week, Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Atkins gave remarks that provided a perspective on measures intended to promote capital formation. Speaking at the New York Stock Exchange, of course, he noted the now all too familiar statistics regarding the decline in the number of public companies in the United States—from over 7,000 in the mid-1990s to nearly 4,000 at present....By: Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives
UK Proposals for the Regulation of ESG Ratings
From 29 June 2028, any firm wishing to provide certain types of “ESG rating” in the UK will need FCA authorisation. The government consulted on this in 2023, and in October 2025 it published draft legislation to implement this. Under the proposals the provision of ESG ratings will become a new form of regulated activity....By: Hogan Lovells
SEC Releases 2026 Examination Priorities: Key Implications for Private Fund Advisers
Summary Exam focus remains anchored in longstanding concerns: fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, valuation, fees and expenses, operational resiliency, and disclosures and filing obligations, despite greater transparency and more consistent engagement with registrants....By: Akerman LLP
2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Benefit Plans
The IRS has released the 2026 cost-of-living adjustments to certain limits, thresholds and penalties that apply to employee benefits plans and programs. The following charts provide the applicable limits for 2026 in comparison to 2025....By: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
SEC Further Delays Securities Lending and Short Position Reporting Compliance
On December 3, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an exemptive order extending the compliance dates for two rules: Rule 10c-1a (Reporting of Securities Loans) Rule 13f-2 (Short Position and Short Activity Reporting) The extension effectively pauses implementation for two years. While the extension provides relief to market participants facing imminent compliance deadlines, the lengthy delay signals potential uncertainty regarding the ultimate fate of these highly...By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Payments Conference 2025 – Key Takeaways
On 20th November 2025 we were delighted to host banks, payments firms, FinTechs, legislators, regulators, and policymakers at our London office for the Hogan Lovells Payments Conference 2025. At the event we explored key themes such as AI driven innovation across the payments value chain, the rise of digital currencies such as stablecoins and CBDCs, and the future of payments regulation – highlighting how evolving frameworks must balance consumer protection with enabling innovation – as well as...By: Hogan Lovells
Streamlined Measures on Post-Authorisation Matters for SFC-Authorised UCITS Funds in Hong Kong
Under the current regime, eligible UCITS funds from specified jurisdictions are afforded a streamlined authorisation process with the SFC in order to be marketed and sold to retail investors in Hong Kong. All SFC-authorised UCITS funds must comply with the relevant Hong Kong requirements in relation to post-authorisation matters....By: Hogan Lovells
Mutual Recognition of Funds Between Ireland and Hong Kong: A Guide for Irish UCITS Seeking Hong Kong Market Access
In May 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (the “SFC”) formally launched the mutual recognition of funds arrangement between Hong Kong and Ireland (the “Ireland-HK MRF”) in collaboration with the Central Bank of Ireland (the “CBI”), which marks a significant milestone in facilitating cross-border fund distribution between the two jurisdictions. Building on a 1997 co-operation framework, the Ireland-HK MRF streamlines the SFC authorisation process for eligible Irish UCITS and offers...By: Hogan Lovells
Relationships, Rigor and Relentless Detail, December 2025 - Player Profile - Meet Mike Wiederecht and Matt Ziemer
Based in New York, Mike has over 13 years of banking experience, and a degree in finance and mathematics from the University of Notre Dame. With PNC since 2014, Matt is based in Philadelphia and has a degree in economics and sociology from Washington and Lee University....By: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Cyberattack Targets in 2025: Which Industries Get Hit, How Attackers Get In, and What the Law Now Expects
Companies that map data breach trend lines against industry-specific obligations can convert raw statistics into risk governance strategies. This exercise can be especially valuable amid fast-shifting attack techniques, defensive technologies, and enforcement priorities....By: Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
Enhancing Banks’ and Insurers’ Approaches to Managing Climate-Related Risks
On 3 December 2025, the PRA published Policy Statement 25/25 (PS25/25), finalising proposals from CP10/25 and introducing Supervisory Statement 4/25 (SS4/25). This replaces SS3/19 and sets out updated expectations on how banks and insurers should manage climate-related financial risks....By: BCLP
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