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Mise à jour du BOFiP relatif aux BSPCE
Depuis le 1er janvier 2025, les titres souscrits en exercice de bons de souscription de parts de créateurs d’entreprises (« BSPCE ») sont soumis à une nouvelle distinction entre deux catégories de gains : d’une part, le gain d’exercice, assimilé à un avantage de nature salariale et, d’autre part, le gain net de cession, traité en principe comme une plus-value mobilière....By: Mayer Brown
The Hidden Stakes: Gilbert Arenas, High‑Stakes Poker, and the Legal Risks of Private Gambling
On July 30, 2025, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was federally indicted for allegedly operating a high‑stakes illegal poker ring from his Encino mansion, alongside five co-defendants—including a suspected member of an Israeli organized crime group. The indictment includes charges of conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business, operating the illegal gambling business, and making false statements to federal investigators....By: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
UK FCA Publishes Feedback Statement on AI Live Testing Service
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published feedback statement FS25/5, summarising responses to its April engagement paper on AI live testing. The AI live testing service aims to promote the safe and responsible adoption of AI in UK financial services through a collaborative, real-world testing environment....By: A&O Shearman
Wolfsberg Group Issues Guidance on the Provision of Banking Services to Fiat-backed Stablecoin Issuers
The Wolfsberg Group has published comprehensive guidance on managing financial crime risks for financial institutions (FIs) that provide banking services to fiat-backed stablecoin issuers. While recognising the legitimate benefits of stablecoins, such as pseudonymity, rapid settlement and global reach, the Group also highlights that these same benefits introduce unique risks....By: A&O Shearman
VC-Backed IPOs in 2025
PitchBook’s recently published Q3 2025 Analyst Note shows how the market has shifted since the 2021 IPO boom. Through June 30, 2025, only 18 US companies completed IPOs, pacing the year for the lowest total in a decade. Within that small group, 10 unicorns went public, including seven tech companies....By: Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives
Blockchain+ Bi-Weekly—Senate Market Structure Released and Administrative Agencies Release Joint Statements on Planned Digital Asset Regulatory Agendas: September 11, 2025
As expected, September started with what has been dubbed a “crypto sprint,” as various branches of government look to quickly put into place digital asset regulations and legislation before the end of the year. In the Senate, the Senate Banking Committee has released its updated market structure legislative draft — maintaining key differences from the House’s market structure bill — the CLARITY Act, which passed by an overwhelming bipartisan vote earlier this year....By: Polsinelli
UK FCA Market Watch 83
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Market Watch 83, sharing findings from a series of reviews on market abuse risks and related systems and controls at corporate finance firms that provide advisory and corporate broking services to small and mid-cap companies....By: A&O Shearman
SEC Committee Signals Support for Expanded Retail Access to Private Markets
On September 11, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Investor Advisory Committee (“IAC’) released a draft report titled Retail Investor Access to Private Market Assets. The report adds to the growing policy momentum favoring reform of the eligibility criteria for investors in private offerings and reform of the regulatory framework applicable to pooled investment funds....By: Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives
Weekly Blockchain Blog - September 2025 #2
Fintech and Digital Asset Companies Announce New Blockchains, Payment Networks - According to a recent press release, a crypto investment firm and a major U.S. payments and fintech company have jointly developed a “payments-first blockchain” called Tempo....By: BakerHostetler
FinCEN director signals AML reporting reform and highlights priorities in congressional testimony
On September 9, FinCEN Director Andrea Gacki testified before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, regarding FinCEN’s ongoing efforts to combat illicit finance and modernize AML requirements....By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Reform of the EU Securitisation Framework—Part 9: Changes to Capital Requirements
On 17 June 2025, the European Commission (the "Commission") published its proposed measures to revive the securitisation framework in the European Union ("EU"), with a view to making it simpler and more fit for purpose. This Commentary is the ninth in our "Reform of the EU Securitisation Framework" series, which addresses each of the key elements of the proposals in more detail....By: Jones Day
Senate Banking Committee holds hearing on deposit insurance reform for small business protection
On September 10, the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a hearing on deposit insurance reform, with Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) highlighting the importance of deposit insurance to consumer and business confidence in the U.S. banking system....By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
FCA shares findings on authorisation and registration applications - With documentation of robust policies a particular area for improvement
The FCA has shared examples of good practice and areas for improvement from the applications for authorisation or registration that it has seen. The focus is on how firms demonstrate in their applications that they have appropriately skilled and experienced staff, robust policies for processes and procedures, and financial resources commensurate with the nature and scale of their business....By: Hogan Lovells
OCC’s Gould seeks to revamp post-2008 banking risk tolerance frameworks
On September 10, the Comptroller of the Currency, Jonathan V. Gould, released his remarks to the U.S. Financial Stability Oversight Council to review the post-2008 chartering, regulatory and supervisory framework for the federal banking system....By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Senate Advances Market Structure Draft, SEC–CFTC Issue Joint Statement, OCC Releases Debanking Guidance and Nasdaq Files Proposal for Tokenized Securities
With Congress coming back into session after the August recess, digital asset policy developments accelerated across Congress and the federal regulatory agencies. Certain senators released an updated draft of the Responsible Financial Innovation Act of 2025, while other senators introduced guiding principles....By: Paul Hastings LLP
UK SMCR Reform: Consultations, Proposals and Next Steps
September 2025 Executive Summary The UK government and regulators are conducting the most wide‑ranging review of the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) since its introduction. Consultations close: 7 October 2025....By: Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance
The Safe Harbor That Wouldn’t Go Away
The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) tried to play cleanup with the rulebook and instead found out that sometimes the “old” rules are still needed. After floating the idea of removing certain safe harbors — including guidance on selecting annuity providers and the definition of plan assets — EBSA has now backed off after receiving significant adverse comments....By: Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.
[Video] Compliance Tip of the Day - Why Compliance Professionals Should Not Overlook Board Oversight
Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast that brings you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned compliance professional or just starting your journey, our goal is to provide you with concise, actionable tips to help you stay ahead in your compliance efforts. Join us as we explore the latest industry trends, share best practices, and demystify complex compliance issues to keep...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
Curewell Closes Inaugural Fund With $535 Million
Curewell Capital has announced the closing of its inaugural fund. The fund, Curewell Capital I, closed at its hard cap of $535 million....By: McGuireWoods LLP
The White Collar Appeal: Second Circuit Eliminates Barriers to Prosecuting Overseas Conduct Under the Commodities Exchange Act
In a case of first impression in the Courts of Appeals, the Second Circuit recently examined when the government may prosecute extraterritorial conduct under the Commodities Exchange Act....By: Quinn Emanuel
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