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EU Sanctions in a Snap: Developments in Sanctions - November 2025
Hughes Hubbard’s “Sanctions in a Snap” provides a clear and concise summary of recent developments from the United States' Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the European Union and its Member States. The U.S. edition is designed to help you quickly assess U.S. economic sanctions compliance risks in light of current government designation and enforcement priorities. While the EU edition covers European economic sanctions and export controls risks against the current EU regulatory...By: Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
[Video] Fintech Focus Podcast | Navigating Growth and Regulation: Lessons From Fintech Leadership
In the latest episode of “Fintech Focus,” host Joseph Kamyar sits down with Pippa Hammond, general counsel and COO of a U.K. fintech and payments unicorn. Pippa shares her journey from private practice lawyer to fintech leadership, offering candid insights into the challenges and opportunities of scaling high-growth fintechs. The conversation covers her transition into broader operational roles, the importance of building robust legal, compliance and HR infrastructure, and how to balance...By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
New Manufactured Homes Law Helps NY with Affordable Housing
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recent signing of the Land-Home Property Act enables New York to join all other states in providing a formal statutory procedure for classifying a manufactured home as real property – a huge step toward delivering more affordable housing options throughout the state....By: Harris Beach Murtha PLLC
Crypto and the Muni Market: Why Are Some States Investing in and Promoting Crypto?
Cryptocurrency is creeping into the municipal market. This is an unusual development for a market known for its prudent fiscal practices. It is actually quite astonishing....By: ArentFox Schiff
INVEST Act Passage by House of Representatives Could Bring Major Changes to Capital Markets
On December 11, 2025, the House of Representatives passed a package of 22 bills that aim to lower regulatory requirements relating to several different aspects of the securities and capital markets in the United States — including public companies, private fundraising, venture capital funds, and retirement funds. The combined bill is styled as the Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation Act of 2025, or the INVEST Act of 2025. All Republicans in the House of...By: Troutman Pepper Locke
Key Considerations When Selling Your Business to a Private Equity Buyer
Few events are more stressful or exciting in the life of a successful founder or CEO than steering a company through an M&A exit. While the sale of a company can be filled with exhilaration and financial reward, the process that culminates in an M&A exit typically begins months, if not years, in advance, and can be especially time-consuming for a board or management team that is primarily focused on running a business....By: Mintz
CFTC Announces Reforms To Rules Of Practice And Investigations
On December 1, 2025, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC" or "the Commission") announced amendments to its Rules of Practice and Rules Relating to Investigations, which will affect how enforcement matters are developed, presented to the Commission, and resolved. Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham, who has been critical of some of the Commission’s prior enforcement practices, framed the reforms as efforts to strengthen due process, enhance transparency, and improve the integrity and...By: A&O Shearman
Digital assets in 2026: From early days to regulated scale
Real-world asset tokenisation is moving from proof-of-concept to broader adoption, with regulated exchanges and infrastructure development central to this transition. Stablecoins are gaining regulatory attention, with jurisdictions establishing clear oversight to ensure transparency, prudent reserve management and investor confidence....By: Walkers
Fitness & Probity: Feedback Statement to CP160 and updated F&P Guidance
On 24 November 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland (the Central Bank) published its feedback statement on the consultation (CP160) on amendments to the Fitness & Probity (F&P) regime and updated Guidance on the Standards of Fitness and Probity (F&P Guidance)....By: Walkers
Litigation & Regulatory Quarterly Brief – New Zealand
Welcome to the December 2025 edition of DLA Piper’s Litigation & Regulatory ‘Quarterly Brief’ for organisations doing business in New Zealand. With 2025 drawing to a close, this Brief provides a round-up of recent legal and regulatory developments in New Zealand and emerging global trends. The Brief reflects the issues we are discussing with general counsel, board directors and senior business leaders every day, and summarises what you need to know as we head into 2026....By: DLA Piper
Private Equity Firm Pays Over $11 Million To Settle Russia-Related Sanctions With OFAC
On December 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) announced an $11,485,352 settlement with a Chicago-based private equity firm (the “Company”) to resolve alleged violations of Ukraine- and Russia-related sanctions due to continued indirect investment by the Company on behalf of a Russian oligarch, Suleiman Kerimov, designated by OFAC as a Specially Designated National (“SDN”) in 2018....By: A&O Shearman
[Video] Compliance Tip of the Day – Selection of Investigative Counsel
Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast that brings you daily insights and practical advice for navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned compliance professional or just starting your journey, we aim to provide you with bite-sized, actionable tips to help you stay on top of your compliance game. Join us as we explore the latest industry trends, share best practices, and demystify complex compliance issues to keep your...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
Treasury and IRS Issue Final and Proposed Regulations Under Section 892 of the Code
On Dec. 12, the Treasury Department and the IRS issued final regulations (the Final Regulations) relating to the taxation of income of foreign governments from investments in the United States under Section 892 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code). The Final Regulations finalize, with certain modifications based on comments previously received, the proposed Treasury regulations released in 2011 (the 2011 Proposed Regulations) and 2022 (the 2022 Proposed Regulations)....By: Paul Hastings LLP
UK Carried Interest: Key Legislative Updates
On 4 December 2025, the UK Government published the Finance Bill, which contains updated draft legislation relating to carried interest. On the same date, HMRC published an overview of the carry legislation, and draft Guidance addressing the double tax treaty implications of the revised regime....By: DLA Piper
Institutional Investor Newsletter - Q4 2025
1. A banner year: Secondary market transactions reach record levels - Transaction volume in the secondary market is on track for another record year, reaching USD102 billion in just the first six months of 2025 and USD165 billion in transaction value through Q3 2025. This surpasses the prior record of USD160 billion set in 2024....By: DLA Piper
CFPB Releases Annual Report on Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
As required by amendments to the FDCPA made by Section 1089 of Dodd Frank, the CFPB recently released its annual report to Congress on FDCPA compliance. We note below information provided by the bureau about the complaints it received in 2024, the results of examinations publicly reported in 2024, and enforcement actions by other agencies....By: Ballard Spahr LLP
[Audio] 12 Days of Regulatory Insights: Day 10 – State AGs on Pricing and Renewals — Regulatory Oversight Podcast
In this episode of our special 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, RISE attorney Nam Kang welcomes Partners Clay Friedman and Mike Yaghi for a practical look at 2025 regulatory enforcement trends in advertising and marketing. The insightful discussion in this series begins with the growing push for transparent, all-in pricing aimed at eliminating junk fees and drip pricing. Clay and Mike explain how new and existing state laws intersect with longstanding UDAP principles, and how this...By: Troutman Pepper Locke
[Video] AI Today in 5: December 17, 2025, The Bombshell Rent Edition
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 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 related to AI. Top AI stories include: • Oracle is committed to $248bn in data center rent...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
Pay Attention to Your Orphans
What should a broker-dealer do when a customer's contact information no longer works? The law imposes responsibilities on broker-dealers in such situations. We expect the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and State securities regulators to have heightened interest and increased scrutiny over "orphaned" accounts, which are those where the designated representative relationship has ended or the client has become unresponsive. Recent SEC...By: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
[Video] Daily Compliance News: December 17, 2025, The Is Your TV Watching (and Recording) You 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: • The FTC accuses Pepsi of...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
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