The SEC’s proposed Regulation Crypto Assets (Reg CA) would create new exemptions for crypto-asset fundraising and a safe harbor for certain investment contracts. While the framework may expand capital-raising opportunities, issuers, platforms and investors should remain mindful of ongoing SEC, state and criminal enforcement risks.
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3 August – 3 September 2026
ESG is changing the landscape for financial institutions as stakeholders, including investors, increasingly expect them to make their operations more sustainable.
Financial services regulators also view ESG as a priority, embedding the principles of climate-related financial risks into their supervisory frameworks and dealing with greenwashing issues.
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Overview
On August 13, 2026, Colin M. McDonald, Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) National Fraud Enforcement Division (the Fraud Division or the Division), issued a memorandum (the Memorandum) to all Fraud Division personnel setting out the Division’s enforcement priorities. According to the Memorandum, the Department intends
3 July – 3 August 2026
Introduction
ESG is changing the landscape for financial institutions as stakeholders, including investors, increasingly expect them to make their operations more sustainable.
Financial services regulators also view ESG as a priority, embedding the principles of climate-related financial risks into their supervisory frameworks and dealing with greenwashing issues.
There is
The CFTC has eliminated Part 20 large trader reporting requirements for physical commodity swaps, ending daily and event-based reporting obligations for clearing organizations, clearing members, and swap dealers. The change reflects the maturity of the CFTC’s swap data reporting framework, while recordkeeping and special-call requirements remain in place.
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On 21 July 2026, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issued a targeted report on the regulatory challenges from decentralised finance (DeFi).
Background
In 2019, the FATF updated Recommendation15 and extended the application of the FATF Standards to virtual assets (VAs) and virtual asset service providers (VASPs).
3 May – 3 June 2026
Introduction
ESG is changing the landscape for financial institutions as stakeholders, including investors, increasingly expect them to make their operations more sustainable.
Financial services regulators also view ESG as a priority, embedding the principles of climate-related financial risks into their supervisory frameworks and dealing with greenwashing issues.
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In this latest edition of Regulation Around the World, we focus on the global transformation of the settlement of securities transactions, as many jurisdictions begin to shift from a standard settlement timeline of two business days after trade to just one. In this issue, we examine these developments, exploring the regulatory frameworks, cross-border challenges and technological
3 April – 3 May 2026
ESG is changing the landscape for financial institutions as stakeholders, including investors, increasingly expect them to make their operations more sustainable.
Financial services regulators also view ESG as a priority, embedding the principles of climate-related financial risks into their supervisory frameworks and dealing with greenwashing issues.
There is
We invite you to join a training session on key legal and regulatory issues for firms seeking to trade on prediction markets. The session will provide an overview of recent developments relevant to market intermediaries and end users. Topics will include Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) guidance and enforcement actions, industry comments on the CFTC’s