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Comprehensive Federal Privacy Legislation Introduced
The SECURE Data Act 2026 and GUARD Financial Data Act were introduced on April 22, 2026. This legislation would impose major data restrictions and requirements across the U.S. economy. The bill would give the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) expanded powers to oversee data collection and use....By: DLA Piper
[Video] GSK In China: 13 Years Later - From Compliance Crisis to Business Redesign: GSK’s Business Comeback
Thirteen years after the GSK China scandal exploded onto the global stage, its lessons remain as urgent as ever for compliance professionals and business leaders. In this podcast series, we revisit the case not simply as corporate history, but as a living cautionary tale about culture, incentives, third parties, investigations, and governance. Each episode explores what went wrong, why it went wrong, and how those failures still echo in today’s compliance and ethics landscape. Join me as we...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
CFPB Finalizes Rule to Eliminate Disparate Impact from Regulation B
On April 22, 2026, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action that could reduce compliance and litigation risk for banks. The CFPB issued its final rule that amends provisions related to disparate impact, discouragement of applicants or prospective applicants, and special purpose credit programs under Regulation B, the regulation implementing the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA). The amendments clarify the compliance obligations imposed by the statute and eliminate disparate...By: Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.
Food Venture Financing News – Weekly Issue No. 281
Food Venture Financing Trends - Fermeate, a California-based startup using light to turbocharge cell productivity in biomanufacturing, raised a $2 million seed round....By: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
CFTC and SEC Propose Significant Amendments to Form PF
On April 20, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) jointly proposed substantial amendments to Form PF, which would meaningfully alter the scope and nature of private fund reporting for investment advisers....By: Seward & Kissel LLP
[Audio] Charting a Course for Collections: Diagnosing Compliance and Privacy Risks in Medical Debt — The Consumer Finance Podcast
In this episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast, Chris Willis is joined by Troutman Pepper Locke Partners Stefanie Jackman and Brent Hoard to take a close look at the world of medical debt collection. The discussion covers how HIPAA applies to medical debt, what it really means to be a "business associate," and common privacy challenges that can turn routine collection efforts into regulatory headaches. They also focus on key federal and state debt collection regimes, including the FDCPA, the No...By: Troutman Pepper Locke
[Video] Daily Compliance News: April 30, 2026, The Fired Then Hired 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: • The evolution of Trump's corruption. (The...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
Fintech Partnerships Under Scrutiny: Bank–Fintech Liability Allocation
The rapid expansion of bank–fintech partnerships—particularly through banking-as-a-service (BaaS) models—has fundamentally reshaped the delivery of financial products. But as these relationships proliferate, so too does litigation risk. Many of the resulting disputes hinge on a familiar question: who is responsible when compliance fails?...By: Bilzin Sumberg
CSA Propose to Clarify Insider Reporting Regime Applicable to Investment Funds and Certain Structured Products
The Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) published for comment a proposed amendment to National Instrument 55-104 Insider Reporting Requirements and Exemptions (“NI 55-104”) that is intended to clarify that the exemption in paragraph 9.7(g) cannot be relied upon by reporting insiders in connection with transactions involving investment funds or certain structured products (the “Proposed Amendment”). Comments are due by June 8, 2026....By: Stikeman Elliott LLP
Venezuela Update: April 27, 2026 (English)
Holland & Knight's Venezuela Strategic Advisory Team invites you to read our Venezuela Update, in which we discuss the latest news, trends and developments impacting the interests of businesses across all industry sectors. Holland & Knight's Venezuela Update is produced in conjunction with Tinoco, Travieso, Planchart & Núñez, a prestigious Caracas-based law firm with which we have had a long-standing relationship, and Arca Análisis Económico, a respected financial, tax, legal and compliance...By: Holland & Knight LLP
Venezuela Update: April 27, 2026 (Spanish)
Holland & Knight's Venezuela Strategic Advisory Team invites you to read our Venezuela Update, in which we discuss the latest news, trends and developments impacting the interests of businesses across all industry sectors. Holland & Knight's Venezuela Update is produced in conjunction with Tinoco, Travieso, Planchart & Núñez, a prestigious Caracas-based law firm with which we have had a long-standing relationship, and Arca Análisis Económico, a respected financial, tax, legal and compliance...By: Holland & Knight LLP
Rolling Back Private Fund Reporting: Proposed Amendments to Form PF
The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and the U.S. Commodities Futures Trading Commission (the “CFTC”) have jointly proposed amendments (the “Proposed Amendments”) to Form PF....By: Sullivan & Worcester
Will the Marijuana Industry’s Access to Banking and Capital Markets Expand with Rescheduling?
This is the third of 13 posts describing the impacts of marijuana’s rescheduling. An homage to Phish’s historic run at Madison Square Garden in the Summer of 2017, Budding Trends Baker’s Dozen will address how rescheduling affects various areas of the law and our daily lives. Enjoy the run....By: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
[Video] AI Today in 5: April 29, 2026, The (AI) Trial of the Century 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 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: • Musk v. Altman-AI Trial of the Century. (WSJ):...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
Does the Vacatur of the 2024 Fiduciary Rule Change the Applicable Prohibited Transaction Exemption for Non‑Discretionary Fiduciary Advice?
Recent federal court decisions vacating the Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2024 fiduciary rule have prompted a common and practical question from retirement plan service providers: Does this change affect whether we still need to rely on PTE 2020‑02 for non‑discretionary fiduciary advice? For providers acting as ERISA fiduciaries, the answer is no....By: Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP
Technological Advancements Are Top of Mind at The NAIC
AI was one of the NAIC’s top priorities as announced at the Spring Meeting in San Diego last month. First, the Financial Condition [E] Committee received an update on the AI Systems Evaluation Tool Pilot Program from the Big Data and Artificial Intelligence [H] Working Group....By: Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.
California Pensions Could Face New Alternative Investment Disclosure Requirements
Proposed legislation in California, if passed, would require California’s public pension plans — including CalPERS and CalSTRS, two of the largest public pension plans in the United States — to disclose additional information about their respective private equity, real asset, private debt and hedge fund investments....By: Paul Hastings LLP
United States: What a Relief! SEC Staff Extends Co-Investment Orders to Open-End Funds and Allows Delegation to Board Committee
On 27 April 2026, the staff (Staff) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a no-action letter that extends to open-end funds, subject to certain conditions, exemptive relief that permits business development companies (BDCs) and registered closed-end funds to co-invest alongside affiliates in transactions otherwise prohibited under Sections 17(d) and 57(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended....By: K&L Gates LLP
UK PRA finalises low impact amendments to PRA rules and policy material: April
The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published policy statement LIAF01/26, finalising a series of amendments to its Rulebook and policy materials that it considers low impact....By: A&O Shearman
Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – April 2026 #5
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week. Federal Activities: On April 24, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s handling of a costly headquarters renovation, a move that removes a key obstacle to Senate confirmation of President Trump’s nominee, former Fed official Kevin Warsh, as...By: Troutman Pepper Locke
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