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CFPB Eyes Rule To Rein In 'Forced' Financial Contract Terms
by Gunnar Larson 14 Jan '25

14 Jan '25

CFPB Eyes Rule To Rein In 'Forced' Financial Contract Terms <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2283454?nl_pk=7f7472c8-af4a-4299…> By Jon Hill The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Monday floated a new rule that calls for banning financial companies from using contractual fine print to limit consumers' legal rights or restrict their free expression. Proposed Rule attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2283454?nl_pk=7f7472c8-af4a-4299…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2283454?nl_pk=7f7472c8-af4a-4299…>

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SEC Fines Robinhood $45M For Recordkeeping, Cyber Woes
by Gunnar Larson 14 Jan '25

14 Jan '25

SEC Fines Robinhood $45M For Recordkeeping, Cyber Woes <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2283562?nl_pk=7f7472c8-af4a-4299…> By Sarah Jarvis The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced Monday that Robinhood's broker-dealer units will pay a combined $45 million to settle a host of claims ranging from an alleged failure to file suspicious activity reports and address cybersecurity risks to alleged failures concerning data retention and recordkeeping. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2283562?nl_pk=7f7472c8-af4a-4299…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2283562?nl_pk=7f7472c8-af4a-4299…>

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NYDFS Launches Staff Exchange With Bank Of England
by Gunnar Larson 14 Jan '25

14 Jan '25

NYDFS Launches Staff Exchange With Bank Of England <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2283284?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Sarah Jarvis The New York Department of Financial Services on Monday launched an international secondment program to allow the department to exchange staff with other regulators, starting with a digital assets-focused exchange with the Bank of England next month. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2283284?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2283284?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Gov't To Make Pension Fund Clearing Exemption Permanent
by Gunnar Larson 14 Jan '25

14 Jan '25

Gov't To Make Pension Fund Clearing Exemption Permanent <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2283009?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Martin Croucher The U.K. government said it will push through regulation to ensure that an exemption on pension funds having to clear certain kinds of derivatives will not expire this year. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2283009?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2283009?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Hill Dickinson Helps Bitcoin Miner Debut On London Exchange
by Gunnar Larson 14 Jan '25

14 Jan '25

Hill Dickinson Helps Bitcoin Miner Debut On London Exchange <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2283004?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Najiyya Budaly Bitcoin miner Vinanz, which is being guided by Hill Dickinson LLP, debuted on the main market of the London Stock Exchange on Monday after raising £1.5 million ($1.8 million) in a boost to the U.K. bourse. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2283004?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2283004?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Re: Morning Spam
by karl3＠writeme.com 14 Jan '25

14 Jan '25

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Re: [spam] Non-Canon Traffick Boss Spinoffs Reboot 3
by karl3＠writeme.com 14 Jan '25

14 Jan '25

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Pension Annuity Rates Soar On Bond Market Turmoil
by Gunnar Larson 14 Jan '25

14 Jan '25

Pension Annuity Rates Soar On Bond Market Turmoil <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2283011?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Martin Croucher The income on a newly-purchased pension annuity has surged because of a crisis in the bond market, offering a silver lining for those approaching retirement, a consultancy said Monday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2283011?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2283011?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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BNP Paribas Sues Oil Co. Boss For £104M Over Fraud Claims
by Gunnar Larson 14 Jan '25

14 Jan '25

BNP Paribas Sues Oil Co. Boss For £104M Over Fraud Claims <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2281093?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By William Janes BNP Paribas has accused an oil company of defrauding it with forged invoices, making the allegation in a London court claim against the oil business's boss to claw back £104 million ($126 million). Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2281093?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2281093?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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SEC Fines Cannabis Co. Acreage Over Accounting Violations
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

SEC Fines Cannabis Co. Acreage Over Accounting Violations <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/2282442?nl_pk=a981d81f-1a94-4659-8…> By Emilie Ruscoe A multi-state cannabis industry operator recently acquired by Canadian cannabis industry giant Canopy will pay $225,000 to resolve administrative U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission claims that it orchestrated a $4.2 million round-trip transaction with an affiliate to inflate its reported cash balance. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/2282442?nl_pk=a981d81f-1a94-4659-8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/2282442?nl_pk=a981d81f-1a94-4659-8…>

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