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Cumplimiento CARF y VASP: Cerrando Brechas de Supervisión Cripto en LATAM
La regulación global de las criptomonedas ha pasado de la teoría a la aplicación real. El Marco de Reporte de Criptoactivos (CARF) de la OCDE y los estándares reforzados para Proveedores de Servicios de Activos Virtuales (VASP) están redefiniendo las expectativas de supervisión para instituciones financieras, oficinas familiares y asesores....By: Foodman CPAs & Advisors
[Video] FCPA Compliance Report: Accountability in Times of Crisis: A Conversation with Tom Fox and Sam Silverstein
Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes back Sam Silverstein in a conversation on the role of accountability in managing business disruptions and natural disasters. Drawing from personal experiences and professional insights, they delve into the strategic framework necessary for businesses to navigate crises and rebuild stronger. Topics covered include pre-crisis preparedness, crisis response,...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
[Video] AI Today in 5: August 18, 2025, The AI Music Episode
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 four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest about AI. • Building AI compliance into lending. (Housingwire) • Address GDPR and AI. (Security...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
[Audio] Enhancing Card Partnerships and Compliance: A Conversation With Matthew Goldman — Payments Pros – The Payments Law Podcast
In this episode of Payments Pros, Carlin McCrory is joined by Matthew Goldman, founder of Totavi, LLC and publisher of CardsFTW, to discuss operational compliance for card issuers. Their conversation highlights essential practices for maintaining compliance, such as tracking transactions and monitoring systems effectively. Carlin and Matthew examine the complexities of card programs, identifying common pitfalls and exploring strategies to enhance partnerships with banks and customers. They...By: Troutman Pepper Locke
SEC Lifts 15% Limit on Private-Asset Holdings for Registered Closed-End Funds that Invest in Private Funds
Who may be interested: Registered Closed-End Funds, Registered Investment Advisers, Compliance Staff, Boards of Directors, Broker-Dealers, Private Fund Managers - Quick Take: The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) staff will no longer require registered closed-end funds that invest in private funds (“CE-FOPFs”) and allocate 15 percent or more of their assets to private funds to (a) limit their offers to investors who qualify as “accredited investors” under Regulation D under the...By: Seward & Kissel LLP
EO Seeks to Expand Access to Alternative Asset Investments in Retirement Plans
On August 7, the White House issued an Executive Order (EO) aimed at broadening Americans’ access to alternative asset investments within employer-sponsored defined-contribution retirement plans, such as 401(k) plans....By: ArentFox Schiff
Japan’s M&A Boom: A Private Equity Powerhouse in 2025
Mergers and acquisitions in Japan have been going against the global trend, which is leading to dealmakers taking a closer look at Japanese companies and their low valuations, as well as Japan’s increasingly open M&A environment. Japan can without a doubt claim a position as the epicenter of Asia’s merger and acquisition (M&A) resurgence, with $232 billion in deal volume during the first half of 2025, according to Reuters......By: Foley & Lardner LLP
Your comprehensive guide to appointing an executor
What you need to know before appointing an executor under your Will - Appointing the right executor is one of the most important decisions when preparing a Will. Executors play a central role in the administration of an estate including applying for probate safeguarding assets, settling debts and ensuring that beneficiaries receive their entitlements....By: Walkers
CARF & VASP Compliance: Closing Crypto Oversight Gaps in LATAM
Global cryptocurrency regulation has shifted from theory to enforcement. The OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and strengthened Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) standards are redefining oversight expectations for financial institutions, family offices, and advisors....By: Foodman CPAs & Advisors
The Basics: Stablecoins and The GENIUS Act
A stablecoin is a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a fixed value—most often pegged to the U.S. dollar—by being backed 1:1 with reserves. Think of it as a digital IOU: for every $1-pegged coin in circulation, the issuer holds $1 in safe, highly liquid assets....By: Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.
UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of August 11, 2025
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world....By: Mayer Brown
Executive Order Targeting Politicized or Unlawful Debanking
On August 7, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled "Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans" (the Order). The purpose of the Order is to prohibit financial institutions from engaging in "politicized or unlawful debanking" and ensure that financial institutions are making banking decisions on the "basis of individualized, objective, and risk-based analyses."...By: Stinson LLP
SEC Establishes AI Task Force to Drive Internal Innovation and Efficiency
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the formation of a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force, marking a significant step in the agency’s ongoing efforts to modernize its operations and regulatory oversight....By: DLA Piper
UK Pensions: What's New This Week? August 18, 2025
Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions....By: A&O Shearman
Treasury Solicits Comments on Genius Act
The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a Request for Comment required by the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, or the GENIUS Act, which furthers the Trump Administration’s policy of supporting the responsible growth and use of digital assets, as outlined in Executive Order (E.O.) 14178 on “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology.”...By: Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog
Generative AI Applications in Financial Services
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the financial services sector, moving from pilot projects into scaled enterprise adoption. CB Insights’ latest report addresses 100 actual applications of generative Al in financial services and insurance (the “Report”)....By: Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives
BVI Corporate Review – Q2 2025
As outlined in our Q1 2025 review, important amendments to BVI company law came into effect as of 2 January 2025, including a requirement to file beneficial ownership information through the VIRRGIN system maintained by the BVI Registry of Corporate Affairs....By: Conyers
Federal judge dismisses high-profile case involving allegations of racial discrimination in appraisals
A federal judge has dismissed a high-profile case involving allegations that a home appraiser was racially biased in his appraisal....By: Ballard Spahr LLP
When SAFEs Get Complicated: Hidden Pitfalls in Early-Stage Financing
Last month, a startup’s Series A nearly fell apart when investors and founders realized their different calculation methods produced a $750,000 variance. The culprit was not deception or bad faith, but rather a complex interaction between pre-money and post-money instruments that neither side had fully modeled. When cap tables become unclear, it damages trust between founders and investors, potentially killing deals that would benefit everyone....By: Potomac Law Group, PLLC
Australia: Climate-Related Transition Plans–Governing for Net Zero Across the Board
On 16 July 2025, The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) and the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) published guidance on Governing for Net Zero: The Board’s Role in Organisational Transition Planning (ACSI & AICD Guide), which is designed to assist directors in preparing Climate-Related Transition Plans (Transition Plan)....By: K&L Gates LLP
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