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CFTC issues new enforcement cooperation policy, establishes path to declinations and tiered penalty reductions
On May 19, the CFTC’s Division of Enforcement issued a new cooperation policy that, effective immediately, supersedes all prior guidance on the subject. Under the policy, the division will not recommend an enforcement action where a party voluntarily self-reports, fully cooperates, remediates the misconduct, provides full restitution and/or disgorgement, and no aggravating circumstances are present....By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
From Experiment to Infrastructure: Tokenisation, Stablecoins and the Next Phase of Institutional Finance
Tokenisation, stablecoins and institutional decentralised finance (or “DeFi”) are no longer niche topics. They are becoming part of a broader conversation about how financial markets may operate in the coming years....By: Proskauer Rose LLP
FINRA Announces Targeted Sweep on Structured Notes
FINRA has announced a new targeted examination of member firm practices relating to the supervision of customer concentration in non-principal protected “worst of” structured notes — a higher-risk product category that can expose both interest and principal to risk of loss, based on the worst-performing asset in a group of two or more reference assets. The sweep reflects FINRA’s continued focus on sales practices, product risk, and investor protection, particularly where retail investors may...By: Seward & Kissel LLP
IOSCO publishes final report on AI supervisory toolkit
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published its final report on a Supervisory Toolkit for AI Use in Capital Markets. The report is based on IOSCO's previous work, and provides supervisors with a practical, multi-phased approach to monitoring ongoing advancements in AI, the concentration and dependency on AI service providers, and AI's expanding range of applications and risks in capital markets....By: A&O Shearman
Court grants FTC partial win in action alleging deceptive bill payment and subscription practices
On May 21, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington granted in part, denied in part, and deferred in part cross-motions for summary judgment in an action brought by the FTC against a bill payment service provider and two of its officers. The FTC alleged the defendants violated Section 5 of the FTC Act and GLBA by deceiving consumers into believing the company was an official payment channel for their billers, and by misrepresenting that consumers would only pay the amount...By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
California Court Issues Final Statement of Decision Rejecting DFPI “True Lender” Theory Against OppFi
In a significant victory for bank-fintech partnership models, the Los Angeles County Superior Court on May 19, 2026 has now issued its final Statement of Decision granting summary judgment in favor of Opportunity Financial, LLC (“OppFi”) in its long-running litigation with the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (“DFPI”). The final opinion follows the court’s February 24, 2026 tentative ruling....By: Ballard Spahr LLP
Fair lending groups sue CFPB over Reg B final rule eliminating disparate-impact liability
On May 27, two nonprofit fair housing and fair lending organizations and two private fair lending consultancies filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenging the CFPB’s final rule amending Regulation B, which implements the ECOA...By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Structuring Bankable IPP and Infrastructure Projects in the DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo continues to attract growing interest from sponsors, lenders and development finance institutions in the energy and infrastructure sectors. This interest reflects the country’s significant infrastructure needs and the scale of opportunities in power generation, transmission, transport and related public infrastructure....By: IR Global
[Video] Daily Compliance News: June 1, 2026, The End of Climate Disclosure Rules 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: • Corruption concerns hit Mexico, yet again....By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
[Video] Episode 420 -- DOJ Announces New West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force
The Department of Justice has announced a new West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force, signaling an expansion of federal enforcement efforts targeting health care fraud, telemedicine schemes, kickback arrangements, and technology-enabled billing misconduct. In this episode, Michael Volkov examines DOJ’s evolving enforcement strategy, including the growing use of data analytics and AI-driven investigations, increased scrutiny of private equity-backed health care entities, and heightened...By: The Volkov Law Group
[Video] Sunday Book Review: May 31, 2026, The New Books in May Edition
In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers books that would interest compliance professionals, business executives, or anyone curious. It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current events, or anything else that might interest Tom. In this episode, we look at 4 new books out in May that were featured in the New York Times Book Section. 1. Stalin’s Apostles by Antonia Senior 2. Trudeau & Doonesbury by Joshua Kendall 3. Freedom Round the Globe by Sarah M. S. Pearsall...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
Side Letter Spotlight, May 2026 - Side Letter Diligence: Considerations for Subscription Lenders
As the subscription credit market continues to mature, side letter diligence has remained a key component of both underwriting and credit agreement negotiation. Investor side letters often address matters specific to an investor’s legal, regulatory, tax or policy requirements, but certain provisions can directly affect a lender’s borrowing base analysis and the practical administration of the facility....By: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Progress in the Implementation of the Brazilian Emissions Trading System: CTCP Resolutions and Sectoral Coverage Proposal
On May 12, 2026, the Permanent Technical Advisory Committee (CTCP)—a body within the governance structure of the Brazilian Emissions Trading System (SBCE)—published a package of resolutions aimed at regulating its internal functioning and establishing the first Working Groups responsible for providing technical support for the implementation of the system....By: Mayer Brown
Leveling the Shelf: The SEC’s Proposal on Registered Offering Reform
On May 19, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC” or the “Commission”) proposed extensive amendments to the registered offering framework under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The SEC’s rulemaking proposal on Registered Offering Reform (the “Proposal”) has the potential to be the most significant offering reform in over 20 years. Most important, the Proposal would broaden eligibility to register securities offerings on Form S-3 and provide...By: Mayer Brown
Lit & Legit Business Briefs: Schedule III Rescheduling—Move Quickly, But Strategically
Lit & Legit Business Briefs – Week 8 - On April 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice and Drug Enforcement Administration issued a Final Order immediately placing cannabis “subject to a state medical marijuana license” in Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, with effectiveness upon publication in the Federal Register on April 28, 2026. The Order also directs the DEA to restart formal rulemaking to consider the broader rescheduling of all cannabis. The pace of implementation has been...By: Mandelbaum Barrett PC
SEC Rescinds “No-Deny” Policy
Effective May 21, after more than 50 years, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “the Commission”) rescinded their rule requiring defendants settling enforcement actions not to publicly deny the SEC’s allegations—known as the “no-deny” policy, as enacted in Rule 202.5(e) in 1972. This Legal Update explores the background and implications of the rescission of the SEC’s “no-deny” policy....By: Mayer Brown
Brazil: Critical Minerals, Strategic Opportunities and Investment Framework
Brazil continues to consolidate its position as one of the world’s leading jurisdictions for investment in the mining industry, combining mineral diversity, renewable energy availability, legal certainty, and an increasingly prominent role in the global energy transition agenda. Investment projections indicate approximately USD 76.9 billion in investments in Brazil’s mining sector between 2026 and 2030, representing growth of approximately 12.5% compared to the previous cycle. Of this total, USD...By: Mayer Brown
New Inheritance Tax Rules for Pension Death Benefits: What Trustees Need to Know About Information-Sharing
Major changes to inheritance tax (IHT) are on the way. From 6 April 2027, most death benefits paid by registered pension schemes will be treated as part of the deceased member’s estate for IHT purposes. This applies whether the benefits are paid at the trustees’ discretion or not....By: Mayer Brown
RegFi Episode 97: Beyond APR: How AI Is Changing Mortgage Shopping
Fincast founder Benjamin Schieken joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk to discuss how AI-enabled technology can transform the mortgage shopping process by enabling consumers to compare loan options more effectively and introducing greater competition among lenders. This evolving digital approach considers not only APR, but also total transaction costs and the likely duration of the loan for an individual borrower, helping to clarify the true economics of mortgage decisions and...By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
SEC Proposes Sweeping Reforms to Executive Compensation Disclosure Requirements for Public Companies
The Proposed Rules would extend reduced executive compensation disclosure requirements to a significant number of public companies....By: Latham & Watkins LLP
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