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Securities Enforcement Roundup – August 2025
In this issue of our monthly Securities Enforcement Roundup, we highlight top securities enforcement developments from August 2025....By: Morgan Lewis
Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – September 2025 # 2
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....By: Troutman Pepper Locke
[Audio] Driving New Standards With California's CARS Rule — Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast
In this episode of Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast, Brooke Conkle and Chris Capurso discuss California SB 766, known as the California CARS Rule. They explore the bill's amendments, including changes to cancellation periods and record retention requirements, and analyze its implications for compliance and litigation in the auto finance industry. The conversation highlights the potential impact of state-level regulation and the possibility of similar legislation in other states. Tune...By: Troutman Pepper Locke
SEC and CFTC Chairs’ Joint Statement Raises Prospect of Competitive Onshoring of Perpetual Derivatives
Securities regulators signaled an openness to “innovation exemptions” allowing U.S. perpetual contracts and leveraged crypto markets to become competitive with offshore markets....By: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
How Do You Engage When The “Big 3” Have Split in Half?
Now that the last of the “Big 3” institutional investors have announced that they are splitting their stewardship team into two, it’s fair to wonder how this impacts your engagement strategy and scheduling. Engagement sure has changed this year in numerous ways – in fact, Vanguard’s latest engagement survey revealed a 44% decline in the 2nd quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in the prior year....By: Cooley LLP
State Attorney General Renews Focus on Cryptocurrency and the Financial Industry
State attorneys general are increasingly active in regulating the cryptocurrency industry, stepping in with enforcement actions that reflect divergent state priorities. A recent press release issued by the Florida Attorney General concerning its investigation of Robinhood highlights the evolving landscape and the need for financial industry participants to prepare for a patchwork of state-level investigations and enforcement actions....By: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Peak Rock Closes New Fund With $2.5 Billion
Peak Rock Capital has announced the closing of a new fund. The fund, Peak Rock Capital Fund IV, exceeded its target of $2.0 billion and closed at the $2.5 billion hard cap....By: McGuireWoods LLP
Part 1: #Start-up M&A: The (Not-So-Fun) Exit - Distressed M&A in Start-up Land | Legal Ninja Snapshot
When start-ups dream of an exit, they picture ringing the bell at an IPO or celebrating a headline-grabbing acquisition. But what happens when the journey takes a detour through the valley of distress?...By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
British Virgin Islands: Crypto-asset regulation
The body in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) that regulates crypto-assets and related services is the Financial Services Commission (FSC). As the principal regulator of the financial services industry in the BVI, the FSC's functions include responsibility for the regulation, registration, supervision and monitoring of regulated entities, the enforcement of financial services laws, the monitoring of regulated entities' compliance with anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and...By: Walkers
[Audio] Ensuring Stability: The GENIUS Act's Impact on Stablecoin Insolvency — The Crypto Exchange Podcast
In this episode of The Crypto Exchange, Ethan Ostroff welcomes Deb Kovsky and Alex Rovira, partners in Troutman Pepper Locke's Bankruptcy and Restructuring practice, to explore the GENIUS Act's approach to stablecoin insolvency. The discussion highlights the complexities and gaps within the current regulatory framework. The episode provides a historical perspective on crypto bankruptcies, examining the GENIUS Act's amendments to the bankruptcy code designed to safeguard stablecoin holders. It...By: Troutman Pepper Locke
[Video] Compliance Tip of the Day - Tackling Corporate Waste with Data-Driven Solutions
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 bite-sized, 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
Licensed to Mint: Inside the GENIUS Act’s Game-Changing Rules
In July 2025, President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan-supported Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (the “GENIUS Act” or the “Act”) into law. The GENIUS Act is the first major federal law that specifically regulates the cryptocurrency industry, establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for payment stablecoins in the U.S. The Act, which will take effect by January 2027 (or earlier if final regulations implementing the Act are issued), significantly...By: Proskauer - Blockchain and the Law
July – August Regulatory Round-Up
HM Treasury issued a consultation on 15 July 2025, “Regulatory Environment Pillar – Cross‑Cutting Issues,” which complements the Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy, addressing systemic improvements to the United Kingdom’s overarching regulatory framework for financial services. The proposals aim to make the regulatory framework more effective and enhance the international competitiveness of the U.K. regulatory environment for financial services....By: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Safeguarding Reforms in the UK and EU – Preparing for Change
The FCA has completed a major review of safeguarding for payment and e-money institutions. Its new rules are designed to reduce the risks seen in recent failures – where customers faced long delays and, on average, recovered only 35 per cent of the funds they were owed....By: Proskauer Rose LLP
[Audio] Plan for Success: Navigating Pension De-Risking
In this episode of the Blakes Sound Business podcast, Blakes Partners Bonny Murray and Jeff Sommers discuss essential strategies for de-risking registered pension plans. Learn about buy-in and buy-out annuity contracts, longevity risk transfers and key considerations for plan administrators navigating the Canadian regulatory landscape. Gain practical insights from our market-leading lawyers to help manage risks and stay compliant....By: Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
[Video] AI Today in 5: September 9, 2025, The Investor Frenzy Continues 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: • AI and wealth management workflows. (Wealth Management) • AI and...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
[Video] Innovation in Compliance: Navigating Cybersecurity Compliance: From Physical Audits to AI Frameworks with Lori Crooks
Innovation is present in many areas, and compliance professionals must not only be prepared for it but also actively 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 visits with Lori Crooks, a seasoned professional in the field of cybersecurity and audit assessments, to discuss the evolution of auditing practices from physical infrastructure to...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
Bitcoin on the Balance Sheet: What Public Company Boards Need To Know
As digital assets continue to capture headlines and market attention — in part because of the surging number of public companies dedicated exclusively to holding cryptocurrency — a growing number of public operating companies are weighing whether to hold bitcoin, ether or other cryptocurrency on their balance sheets. While the allure of innovation, potential returns and marketing cachet is real, the decision to hold crypto assets comes with distinct risks and complexities, especially for...By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
SEC Announces Spring 2025 Regulatory Agenda
On September 4, 2025, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs published the semi-annual “Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions” of the various federal agencies. The Unified Agenda includes the SEC’s Spring 2025 Current Agenda containing the following items from the Division of Investment Management, as well as the SEC’s current timing estimates....By: Ropes & Gray LLP
Sports Law Today Newsletter: Fall 2025
Private equity firms recognize the value of investing in U.S. professional sports—the sector’s growth is outpacing other industries and asset classes due to the rapid increase in franchise valuations. However, those same firms have not yet fully taken the plunge into college athletics....By: Ropes & Gray LLP
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