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Australia: A Seat at the Table–What Does the Government’s Economic Reform Roundtable Mean for Superannuation Fund Trustees?
From 18–21 August 2025, the Australian Government (Government) hosted the Economic Reform Roundtable with industry and government leaders to explore reforms aimed at boosting productivity, resilience, and budget sustainability....By: K&L Gates LLP
What is the GENIUS Act?
The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act) is the United States’ first comprehensive federal law governing payment stablecoins—digital tokens designed to hold a fixed value (typically $1) and used for payments. After passing the Senate on June 17, 2025 (68–30) and the House on July 17, 2025 (308–122), it was signed into law in July 2025, marking the first major federal framework for a crypto asset class....By: Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP
CFTC Withdraws Guidance on Carbon Credits
On September 10, 2025, the Commodities Futures Trading Commission withdrew guidance--promulgated by the Biden Administration in September 2024--concerning the market for voluntary carbon credits. Specifically, the CFTC stated that it was withdrawing the voluntary carbon credit guidance because it “provides limited value” and because it “placed a disproportionate focus on a particular class of derivative contracts”--i.e., contracts concerning carbon credits......By: Mintz
Do or Do Not, There is No Tri and Earning Your Pinstripes
Auto dealer Tricolor files for bankruptcy, moves to liquidate | Reuters - The auto dealer moved to liquidate its business on Wednesday, one day after Fifth Third Bank announced that it had discovered alleged fraudulent activity....By: Seward & Kissel LLP
Changes Afoot With the OCC's Approach to Crypto
On September 10, 2025, Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould spoke at the CoinDesk Regulation and Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. His comments were particularly noteworthy as they reflect the significant policy differences between this and the prior Administration regarding cryptcurrency and blockchain technology. Similar themes were included in Comptroller Gould's September 10 remarks to the Financial Stability Oversight Council. We note those points below and comment on each of...By: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Connecticut Tackles Several Real Estate Matters with New Legislation
The Connecticut General Assembly 2025 Regular Session concluded on June 4, 2025, and with it came the passage of several public acts of interest to real estate professionals. Below is a summary of some of those newly enacted laws....By: Harris Beach Murtha PLLC
US-Japan Trade Agreement Update on Tariff Reductions and $550 Billion Investment Fund
On July 22, President Trump announced that the United States and Japan had reached a bilateral trade agreement....By: ArentFox Schiff
Food Venture Financing News – Weekly Issue No. 252
Food Venture Financing Trends - Orchard Robotics, an agtech startup, has raised a $22 million Series A round....By: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Wisconsin Supreme Court to Hear NBA Preemption Case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently granted a petition for review of a Wisconsin Court of Appeals decision holding that the National Bank Act (NBA) does not preempt the Wisconsin Consumer Act’s notice of default and right-to-cure requirement. As a published decision, Riffard v. Bank of America is binding precedent in Wisconsin unless reversed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court....By: Husch Blackwell LLP
[Video] AI Today in 5: September 15, 2025, The AI as ABC Minister Episode
Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest edition to the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, Tom Fox will bring you 5 stories about AI, so 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 related to AI. Top AI stories include: • Albania appoints AI as the first Minister of ABC. (BBC):...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
[Video] FCPA Compliance Report - Suhail Motwani on Balancing Oversight and Autonomy in a Best Practices Compliance Program
Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, join Tom as he interviews Suhail Motwani from FTI Consulting on the FCPA Compliance Report. Suhail, a Senior Director in risk advisory and investigations, shares insights from his article ‘Navigating the Compliance Paradox. They discuss the challenges of balancing global oversight with local adaptation in compliance frameworks, emphasizing the importance of a hybrid model for...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
[Video] Daily Compliance News: September 15, 2025, The AI CCO 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, including compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest, relevant to the compliance professional. Top stories include: • First AI CCO. (BBC) :...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
[Video] Sunday Book Review: September 14, 2025, The James VI/James I Edition
In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers books that would interest compliance professionals, business executives, or anyone curious about the subject. It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current events, or any other topic that might interest Tom. This year is the 500th anniversary of the combination of the Kingdoms of England and Scotland to form what became the United Kingdom. As a part of this merger, James VI of Scotland became James I of the UK. Today, we...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
[Video] 2 Gurus Talk Compliance - Episode 59 - The Foot Fetish Edition
What happens when two top compliance commentators get together? They talk compliance, of course. Join Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart in 2 Gurus Talk Compliance as they discuss the latest compliance issues in this week’s episode! Stories this week include: • AI vs. AI: The Battle Over Fraudulent Receipts • Whistleblower Lessons: Nestlé CEO Dismissal Case • Forced Labor Legislation: UK and EU Developments • Boeing, DOJ, and the Role of Corporate Monitors • Workplace Activism: Managing Political...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
[Video] 10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For the Week Ending September 13, 2025
Welcome to 10 For 10, the podcast that brings you the week’s Top 10 compliance stories in one podcast each week. Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings to you, the compliance professional, the compliance stories you need to be aware of to end your busy week. Sit back, and in 10 minutes, hear about the stories every compliance professional should be aware of from the prior week. Every Saturday, 10 For 10 highlights the most important news, insights, and analysis for the compliance professional,...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
Security Action for Europe (SAFE) Update—Financial Assistance Tentative Allocation
On September 9, 2025 the European Commission (EC) adopted the tentative allocation of the EUR150 billion in long-term, competitively priced loans under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) Regulation. Adopted by the European Council on May 27, 2025, SAFE is designed to incentivize collaborative defense procurement among member states (MS), with a particular focus on priority pre-identified capabilities....By: A&O Shearman
Bank Regulatory News and Trends - September 2025
This regular publication from DLA Piper focuses on helping banking and financial services clients navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape....By: DLA Piper
Australian Equity Derivative Disclosure Reforms: One Step Closer
The Government has introduced a Bill containing reforms that would require mandatory public disclosure of all forms of derivative interests once the 5% threshold is reached....By: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Streamlined Syndication, September 2025 - Irish 1907 Partnership Considerations
While advising on cross-border financings involving Irish funds, a type of Irish vehicle we see used in fund structures is a limited partnership formed under the Irish Limited Partnerships Act, 1907 (the Act) (an Irish 1907 LP). Irish 1907 LPs are used as investment vehicles by fund managers for a number of reasons, including their unregulated nature, the fact that they are generally accepted as tax transparent entities and, from a more practical perspective, investor familiarity with other...By: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Streamlined Syndication, September 2025 - Syndication Synopsis: Overview and Considerations for Achieving a Successful Syndication
As the fund finance market continues to mature, subscription credit facilities remain a cornerstone for providing essential liquidity to funds, allowing managers to efficiently bridge the gap between capital calls and investment opportunities....By: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
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