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[Video] AI Today in 5: January 13, 2026, The Ethical AI in Africa 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 four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest about AI. Top AI stories include: • Ethical AI in Africa. (TechinAfrica):...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
OCC Unveils Aggressive State Banking Law Preemption Moves
Federal preemption of state banking law is a cornerstone of the national-banking system. But it is not always clear when a federal law preempts a state law that affects national banks....By: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Third District Affirms Judgment Denying Validation of DWR Bonds to Finance Amorphously Defined “Delta Program” Conveyance Facilities As Unauthorized By Water Code Section 11260, Mooting Appeals of Unsuccessful CEQA Challenges
In a mostly published 43-page opinion filed December 31, 2025, the Third District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court’s judgment in consolidated actions consisting of the Department of Water Resources’ (“DWR”) in rem validation action seeking to validate its authority to issue revenue bonds for the “Delta Program,” and a reverse-validation action brought under CEQA, the Delta Reform Act, and the public trust doctrine by various environmental NGOs, and other governmental agencies and...By: Miller Starr Regalia
How U.S. Control of Venezuelan Oil Could Redefine the World Order
U.S. involvement in Venezuela’s oil sector carries significant implications for global energy markets and international power structures. This article examines how potential U.S. control over Venezuelan oil production could affect OPEC’s influence, domestic energy costs, relations with strategic rivals, competition with China, the role of the U.S. dollar, and the broader framework of the current world order....By: StoneTurn
[Video] Innovation in Compliance: The Strategic Evolution of Compliance - Insights from Angie McPhail
Innovation comes in many forms, 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 Angie McPhail to discuss the transformation of compliance from a regulatory function to a strategic business imperative. Angie shares her professional background, having led the...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
[Video] Daily Compliance News: January 13, 2026, The Don’t Be a FED Chair 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: • Xi says China cannot afford to lose the fight...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
Regulatory Update: Agencies Propose Reducing the Community Bank Leverage Ratio to 8%
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Federal Reserve Board (collectively, the “Agencies”) have jointly issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) that, if finalized as proposed, could provide significant regulatory relief for community banks. The proposal seeks to lower the Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR), which is a measure of the ratio of an institution’s tangible equity capital to its average total consolidated assets,...By: Moore & Van Allen PLLC
“Marketing Rule” Risk Alert for Investment Advisers: SEC Flags Testimonials, Endorsements, and Third-Party Ratings
On December 16, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Examinations issued a new Risk Alert providing guidance to registered investment advisers (“RIAs” or “advisers”), investors, and other market participants regarding RIAs’ compliance with the Investment Advisers Act Marketing Rule (Rule 206(4)-1)....By: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Lloyd’s of London: Consolidation of Lloyd’s Byelaws and Other Rules
On 15 December 2025, Lloyd’s of London (Lloyd’s) announced that it had completed an extensive review of the Lloyd’s Byelaws and other rules and created a consolidated version of these requirements, which is available on the Lloyd’s website....By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
CFTC Swap Rules for Renewable Energy Transactions: What VPPA Participants Must Know
Virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) are classified as swaps under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). All firms engaging in VPPAs are obligated to comply with certain CFTC regulations, including non-financial firms utilizing VPPAs that otherwise would not be subject to such regulations....By: Patomak Global Partners
IRS releases final and proposed regulations affecting the taxation of foreign governments
On December 15, 2025, the US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published final regulations and proposed regulations under Section 892 of the Internal Revenue Code relating to the taxation of foreign governments....By: McDermott Will & Schulte
Judge Rules CFPB’s Refusal to Request Funding Violates Preliminary Injunction
In a case deciding the fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), National Treasury Employees Union, et al. v. Russell Vought, the US District Court for the District of Columbia declared that the CFPB’s refusal to request funding violates the existing preliminary injunction....By: Cooley LLP
First Institutional Investor to Stop Using Proxy Advisors?
According to this WSJ article, J.P. Morgan Asset Management has stopped using proxy advisors – which is believed to be the first time an institutional investor hasn’t used ISS or Glass Lewis as part of its proxy voting analytical process in a long time....By: Cooley LLP
FDIC provides update regarding its resolution planning requirements for covered banks
On December 31, the FDIC updated its resolution planning requirements for covered insured depository institutions (CIDIs), as it develops proposed amendments to the IDI rule....By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
What’s up, 2026? – ESMA says Finfluencers
As the new year has begun, ESMA just published the Finfluencer factsheet with tips for responsible promotion. These are generally: be honest and clear; don’t fake or mislead; don’t advise; disclose any payments; be responsible and post responsibly....By: McDermott Will & Schulte
FDIC releases list of CRA compliance evaluations for January 2026
On January 2, the FDIC issued its list of banks recently evaluated for compliance under the CRA for January 2026. The CRA requires the FDIC to assess how well banks meet the credit needs of their entire communities, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, while maintaining safe and sound operations....By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
2025 ESG Wrap-Up and 2026 Outlook
In this article, we reflect on key trends in environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters over the second half of 2025 and look ahead at what to watch in the first half of 2026. We analyse the following material developments:...By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Ropes & Gray’s Investment Management Update November – December 2025
The following summarizes recent legal developments of note affecting the investment management industry: On November 17, 2025, the SEC Division of Examinations (“EXAMS”) published its annual Examination Priorities applicable to SEC-regulated entities....By: Ropes & Gray LLP
CFPB’s 2024 fair lending report outlines new focus in fair lending oversight
On December 23, the CFPB released its annual fair lending report, which reviews the agency’s enforcement and supervision activities for 2024 and described a significant policy shift in fair lending oversight since the close of the reporting period, reflecting changes implemented under the current administration....By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
CFPB financial literacy report highlights gaps in youth financial literacy, outlines new strategies
On December 23, the CFPB submitted its annual financial literacy report outlining its strategy to conduct financial education programs and maintain an Office of Financial Education....By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
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