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EBA responds to EC's proposed changes to its final draft RTS on operational risk
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published an opinion responding to the European Commission's (EC) proposed amendments to the EBA's final draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) on operational risk under the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) as amended by CRR3. The EBA previously published reports on the final draft RTS and implementing technical standards in June 2025, followed by further final draft RTS on operational risk loss, in August 2025. In March, the EC informed the EBA...By: A&O Shearman
Rosenblum Injunctions - A Remedy to Address Vexatious and Frivolous Filings by Pro Se Litigants
Real estate disputes very often result in protracted and parallel litigation. Tax appeals result in further civil disputes. Foreclosure actions sometimes are followed by lengthy pro se chancery litigation. But when does an aggressive litigant cross the line? What is vexatious litigation and when should courts intervene?...By: Stark & Stark
Final compromise texts for proposed Payment Services Package published
The Council of the EU has published notes from its General Secretariat to the Permanent Representatives Committee (COREPER), setting out the final compromise text for the proposed revised Payment Services Directive (PSD3) and Payment Services Regulation (PSR), collectively known as "the Payment Services Package". The legislative package aims to modernise the EU's regulatory framework for payment services, building on the foundations of PSD2 to enhance consumer protection, strengthen fraud...By: A&O Shearman
OCC Unveils Sweeping GENIUS Act Stablecoin Proposed Rule
On February 25, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released a 376‑page notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to implement the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act for entities under its jurisdiction. The proposed rule would create a comprehensive framework for “payment stablecoin” issuers supervised by the OCC, foreign payment stablecoin issuers accessing the U.S. market, and certain custody activities by OCC‑regulated banks....By: Troutman Pepper Locke
ESG: taxation of sustainable bonds
Whilst the sustainable bond market may not be expanding at the same rate as in previous years, S&P Global Ratings forecasts that sustainable bond issuance will remain substantial, with the issuance of sustainable bonds in 2026 set to stabilize at USD800–900 billion. Although U.S. issuances in sustainable bonds are declining, other markets remain strong and S&P note that issuance from supranational and the Middle East have picked up the share lost by the Americas....By: A&O Shearman
[Video] Great Women in Compliance: Risk as a Leadership Discipline: Lessons from Internal Audit
Guest Bio: Michelle Wagner is Vice President and Head of Internal Audit at DocuSign, where she leads global audit strategy and helps the organization strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls while supporting a culture of integrity and accountability. With more than 25 years of experience across consulting and industry, Michelle has held leadership roles at Deloitte, Costco, and SAP, where she led large audit portfolios, built high-performing teams, and drove governance...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
DEA Reschedules State-Licensed Medical Marijuana to Schedule III
On April 23, the Acting Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice issued a final order moving certain marijuana-related products from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. The move is narrowly focused, but it is a meaningful shift in federal treatment of medical marijuana....By: Troutman Pepper Locke
UK PRA consults on low-impact amendments to PRA rules and policy material: April
The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published consultation paper LIAC01/26, proposing a series of low-impact amendments to its Rulebook and policy materials....By: A&O Shearman
Prediction Markets and Uncopyrightable Facts
Prediction markets have drawn increased attention from regulators, courts and market participants as they expand into elections, politics, sports, finance and other events. Beyond regulatory uncertainty, these markets implicate questions common to industries monetizing factual data....By: Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
Kentucky Enacts Comprehensive Licensing and Consumer Protection Framework for Virtual Currency Kiosk Operators, Effective April 30, 2027
On April 13, 2026, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 189 (“SB 189”) into law, creating a new regulatory framework for virtual currency kiosk operators, commonly known as crypto ATMs, in the Commonwealth. Codified as a new Subtitle 13 of KRS Chapter 286, the law establishes a standalone licensing regime and significant consumer protection requirements for operators. The law takes effect April 30, 2027, and the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (“DFI”) must issue...By: Shipkevich PLLC
DOJ and CFTC Charge Army Soldier for Prediction Markets Insider Trading
Last week, the United States Attorneys’ Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) brought what appears to be the first criminal prosecution related to prediction markets insider trading. SDNY indicted an active-duty U.S. Army Special Forces master sergeant who allegedly profited by more than $400,000 in connection with his alleged use of material nonpublic information (MNPI) regarding a U.S. military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro and his wife to trade event contracts tied to that...By: Morrison & Foerster LLP
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Afterburner and Council Exit Advanced Care Partners
Afterburner Capital and Council Capital have exited Advanced Care Partners (ACP), according to a news release. ACP, founded in 2010 and based in Atlanta, is a provider of home-based care for medically fragile children and adults....By: McGuireWoods LLP
Nevada Gaming Commission Approves New Licensing Requirements for Certain Compliance Personnel
At its April 2026 meeting, the Nevada Gaming Commission approved amendments to Nevada Gaming Commission Regulations 5 and 25 addressing the licensing and registration of certain compliance and anti-money laundering (“AML”) personnel....By: Womble Bond Dickinson
Your 401(k) Plan Is Not on Autopilot
One of the biggest misconceptions plan sponsors have is that their 401(k) plan runs itself. Many employers believe that once they hire a recordkeeper and a TPA, the heavy lifting is done and the plan essentially goes on autopilot. Unfortunately, ERISA doesn’t work that way. A retirement plan requires active oversight, and the plan sponsor remains responsible no matter how many service providers are involved....By: Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.
Banking Trade Associations Request Extension of Time to Comment on GENIUS Act Stablecoin Proposed Rules
On April 21, four major banking trade associations — the American Bankers Association, Bank Policy Institute, Consumer Bankers Association, and Independent Community Bankers Association (collectively, the associations) — sent a joint letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requesting an additional 60 days to comment on three key...By: Troutman Pepper Locke
Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take | Issue 49
Katten's Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds....By: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Federal Banking Agencies Adopt Lower Community Bank Leverage Ratio Requirements
The Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have adopted a final rule that lowers the community bank leverage ratio (CBLR) from greater than 9% to greater than 8% and extends the grace period for banks that fall below the threshold from two quarters to four quarters. The final rule was adopted without change from the proposal....By: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
When Selling Annuities Becomes Investment Advice: A Guide for Insurance Providers
For insurance companies and agents, the distinction between selling annuities and providing investment advice can blur unexpectedly. When annuity sales involve discussions about a client's securities portfolio or recommendations to liquidate investments to fund purchases, agents may inadvertently trigger investment adviser registration requirements......By: Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,
[Video] Compliance into the Weeds: Navigating DOJ’s Evolving Self-Disclosure Strategies
The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore the subject more fully. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly discuss a recent Law360 post by Hui Chen on the evolving calculus for self-disclosure. Hui Chen’s insights into the Department of...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
Dispatches from the Cain Brothers MedTech, Life Sciences and Pharma Services CEO Conference | Life Sciences Snapshot Q2 2026
US life sciences deal activity was relatively muted in the first quarter of 2026. The regulatory environment created various tailwinds and headwinds, and dealmakers ultimately erred on the side of caution, resulting in one of the slowest quarters of dealmaking in the past five years. Despite such uncertainties, the most nascent life sciences startups remained resilient. Late-stage funding has continued to dominate life sciences dealmaking, but pre-seed/seed and earlystage companies have...By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
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