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[Video] 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 20 - Third Party Risk Management Process
Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
Australia’s Critical Minerals Reserve: AUD1 Billion Boost For Supply Chain Security
On 12 January 2026, the Australian Federal Government announced new details in relation to its proposed Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve (the Reserve) which will secure the supply of key minerals vital for Australia’s economy, national security and support the Future Made in Australia ambitions....By: DLA Piper
Balancing Retail Private Market Access and Investor Protection: SEC Committee Weighs Regulatory Remix
On September 18, 2025, the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee (IAC) published a major report outlining its recommendations for facilitating increased participation by retail investors in private investment markets. In recent months, significant pressure for increased access has come from numerous sources, making it important and timely to consider what protections for retail investors can and should accompany any increase....By: Carlton Fields
Investment and M&A
China’s consumer sector entered a period of transition in 2025, marked by shifting consumption patterns, evolving regulatory expectations, and ongoing portfolio realignments across the industry. Against this backdrop, market participants have been exploring new growth areas and adapting their M&A strategies to navigate changing market conditions. While overall liquidity remained tight and some investors were cautious, the sector has continued to offer selective opportunities, particularly in...By: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Latest Consumer Trends
While the overall trend landscape remained stable in 2025 (please refer to our last year's article on consumer trends in China: Horizon scanning for consumer goods sector in China – key trends and issues to watch in 2025), several structural themes will continue to guide corporate strategy, investment decision‑making, and regulatory compliance considerations in 2026....By: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Canada-Gulf investment outlook 2026: Key sectors and opportunities
Canada–Gulf investment decisions are increasingly turning into completed deals, creating real opportunities for Canadian companies looking to grow beyond North America. For boards and CEOs, the Canada–Gulf corridor offers a practical base for outbound expansion, providing access to long-term capital and a platform for regional growth and entry into Indo-Pacific markets. In sectors such as energy, healthcare, infrastructure, critical minerals, and technology, Gulf sovereign wealth funds, and...By: DLA Piper
Beyond Borders, Within Reach: Criminal Restraint Order Issued for Crypto Held in Cross‑Border Exchange Structures
In R. v Binance Holdings Limited, 2025 ONSC 7113, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the Court) issued a significant decision on the reach of Canada’s criminal restraint and management regime as it applied to cryptocurrency held through cross‑border exchange structures. In an application brought by the Attorney General of Ontario (the Attorney General) under sections 490.8(1) and 490.81(1) of the Criminal Code, the Court considered whether it had jurisdiction to restrain and manage...By: Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Capital Markets – New UK Prospectus Regime In Force From 19 January
This is the biggest shake-up of the UK prospectus regime since 2005. Prospectuses remain a key feature of an IPO in the UK, but for further issuances by companies that are already listed the threshold for triggering the requirement for a prospectus is now 75% (up from 20%) of issued share capital – in line with the Secondary Capital Raising Review’s recommendations (see our blog post here). This means that listed companies will be able to issue shares (for cash or as consideration on an...By: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
[Video] AI Today in 5: January 20, 2026, The Extortion Edition
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 five stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest about AI. Top AI stories include: • Moving from testing to implementation, in compliance. (CPI):...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
[Video] Innovation in Compliance: Transforming from Hierarchy to High Performance: Governance and AI in 2026
Innovation occurs across many areas, and compliance professionals need not only to be ready for it but also to embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes guests Bill Sanders, Olivia Storelli, and Andrew Stevens to explore the theme ‘From Hierarchy to High Performance’ in the context of AI and corporate governance. They take a deep...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
The Q4 2025 PE Briefing
The private equity industry went in a number of different directions in 2025. Global dealmaking value picked up in the second half of the year but the number of deals decreased. PE exits declined year-over-year, boosting growth in alternative strategies to generate liquidity. Investors remain committed to PE according to Preqin's latest investor survey, despite exercising greater caution in short-term commitments. Macroeconomic conditions improved markedly as the year went on, after a turbulent...By: Bennett Jones LLP
[Video] Daily Compliance News: January 20, 2026, The First We Kill All the Lawyers 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: • Those fighting corruption are under attack....By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
GAO report highlights FHLBanks’ lending linked to positive outcomes for small banks
Recently, GAO released a report to the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services examining the role of the FHLBank system during recent periods of financial stress. The report found that, as of June 2025, 93 percent of U.S. banks were members of the FHLBank System, which provided a consistent source of secured loans and liquidity across banks of all sizes. While total outstanding FHLBank borrowing fluctuated between $189 billion and $804 billion from 2015 through June 2025, the report...By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Federal Issues, GAO, Report, FHLBanks, FHFA, Loans
Recently, the CFPB released its Semi-Annual Report to Congress, covering activities during the tenure of former CFPB Director Chopra from April 1 through September 30, 2024, unless otherwise noted. On complaints, the CFPB reported receiving around 2,611,000 consumer complaints between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024....By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Congressional Research Service publishes overview of federal student loan origination fees
On January 9, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) published an overview examining the history and legislative evolution of federal student loan origination fees. The article provided that the U.S. Secretary of Education currently assesses borrowers’ student loan origination fees on Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans (set at 1 percent) and PLUS loans (set at 4 percent)....By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
U.S. Senate confirms new leadership chairs at FDIC and CFTC
Recently, the U.S. Senate confirmed new chairs for the FDIC and CFTC as part of a group of government nominations approved by Senate resolution. On January 13, Acting Chairman Travis Hill was sworn in as the 23rd chairman of the FDIC, after having served as acting chairman since January 20, 2025, and as vice chairman prior to that....By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
CFPB reports record number of complaints on student loans
On January 9, the CFPB released its 2025 Private Education Loan Ombudsman Annual Report analyzing consumer complaints on both private and federal student loans from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. During this period, the CFPB received approximately 22,900 complaints concerning student loans, marking the highest volume of complaints recorded in a single year. Out of those, about 4,500 complaints involved private student loans, while roughly 18,400 involved federal student loans....By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
OCC moves to raise asset threshold for heightened oversight from $50B to $700B
On December 23, the OCC issued and requested public comment on a proposed rule that would raise the asset threshold for its heightened standards guidelines, increasing the minimum threshold from $50 billion to $700 billion in average total consolidated assets....By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
NCUA publishes list of federal resources for credit unions using AI
Recently, the NCUA published a list of resources aimed toward guiding credit unions implementing AI or partnering with AI third-party vendors. The publication noted that while AI presented significant opportunities for improving efficiency and member experience, it also introduced risks that credit unions needed to navigate carefully....By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
An Antitrust Primer for Companies Innovating with Digital Assets
As stablecoins, cryptocurrencies, and other digital assets continue to play a growing role in the global financial system, and as aspects of the GENIUS Act begin to go into effect, companies contemplating their use should bear in mind the antitrust implications and considerations that may arise in connection with these emerging technologies....By: Morgan Lewis
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