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SEC

SEC roundtable discusses executive comp disclosure requirements

June 30, 2025

At the event, speakers addressed the complexity and cost of regulations, plus the significance of disclosure to investor protection.

Julie DiMauro4 min read
Enforcement

CVS Caremark’s $95m penalty for Medicare drug overbilling

June 30, 2025

Whistleblower alleged Caremark reported higher costs of drugs to the government than it paid pharmacies for dispensing Medicare Part D drugs.

Julie DiMauro2 min read
AI

How HR teams can play a key part in the roll out of AI

June 30, 2025

Key areas where HR teams can add value and contribute to a successful role out of new AI technology within an organization.

Hannah Mahon | Eversheds Sutherland, Hannah C. Wilkins | Eversheds Sutherland4 min read
GRIP Extra

GRIP Extra: House of Representatives bans WhatsApp, Germany plans to ban DeepSeek

June 30, 2025

Our in-brief roundup of notable stories from last week.

GRIP4 min read

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ComplianceMore on Compliance

Enforcement

Apple makes last-minute changes to App Store policies in EU to avoid fine

June 30, 2025

Announcement is latest episode in tense stand-off between European regulators and US tech giants.

Hameed Shuja2 min read
Supervision

OPINION: US bank supervisors downplay reputational risk – but it won’t go away

June 26, 2025

Maybe reputation has loomed too large in risk assessment but, says Julie DiMauro, it would be unwise to disregard it entirely.

Julie DiMauro3 min read
Enforcement

Ex-CEO sentenced in first prosecution for stock sales via 10b5-1 trading plans

June 26, 2025

DOJ says he avoided $12.5m+ in losses by trading pursuant to two Rule 10b5-1 trading plans while allegedly in possession of MNPI.

Julie DiMauro4 min read
Enforcement

FINRA disciplinary action update 2025/23

June 26, 2025

Disciplinary decisions issued June 14 – 20, 2025.

Thomas Hyrkiel2 min read

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DataMore on Data

Data

Number of GDPR fines in EU healthcare steady, but average fine rises steeply

June 25, 2025

Deep dive into the life science and healthcare findings from the CMS GDPR Enforcement Tracker Report 2025.

Martin Kilgus | CMS4 min read
Data

UK data law set for reform but doubts linger over Europe’s stance

June 24, 2025

The Data Use and Access Bill is poised for royal assent, but worries remain about erosion of individual rights.

Martin Cloake2 min read
Privacy

SEC and FINMA agree to share information on Swiss-based investment advisers

June 17, 2025

The agreements means US authorities will now have access access to information about certain clients in Swiss firms.

Hameed Shuja1 min read
Privacy

OPINION: Will UK Online Safety Act be a toothless tiger in the battle against fraud?

June 13, 2025

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, social media platforms are empowering fraudsters to exploit the vulnerable and gullible.

Martin Kenney | MKS Law3 min read

ESG

EU Green Claims Directive: A retreat, not a surrender

June 27, 2025

The withdrawal of this directive has surprised many and sparked debate about the EU’s commitment to its ambitious Green Deal.

Jean Hurley3 min read
ESG

ESG roundup: Green New Deal rollbacks, regulatory reforms, and climate investing showdowns

June 19, 2025

The future of ESG in the US will depend on the ability of all parties to navigate the complex web of competing interests and values.

Vlada Gurvich4 min read
ESG

Complying with California’s new climate disclosure laws

June 6, 2025

Takeaways for reporting companies from the California Air Resources Board’s May 29 public workshop.

Michael R. Littenberg | Ropes & Gray, Marc Rotter | Ropes & Gray, Peter Witschi | Ropes & Gray8 min read
ESG

ESG funds hit rock bottom in Q1 2025

May 23, 2025

Morningstar reports record-high outflows as geopolitics and ESG backlash create uncertainty.

Jean Hurley2 min read

RegulationMore on Regulation

FINRA

FINRA updates rules and rethinks oversight with broader input

June 27, 2025

FINRA’s latest board meeting brought key rule changes, expanded advisory input, and fresh focus on financial and cybersecurity oversight.

Vlada Gurvich3 min read
Regulation

OCC charts a new course on criminal referrals amid regulatory reset

June 26, 2025

The OCC’s new guidelines limit criminal referrals to cases involving clear intent and significant harm.

Vlada Gurvich4 min read
SEC

Some foreign firms could face tougher access to US markets

June 25, 2025

The SEC said it welcomes comment on the burdens or benefits that may result from the possible regulatory responses noted in its release.

Julie DiMauro3 min read
Regulation

US House passes 10 Financial Services Committee bills – in one day

June 24, 2025

The House Financial Services Committee passed 10 bipartisan bills aiming to open up greater investment opportunity to firms of all sizes.

Julie DiMauro2 min read

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TechnologyMore on Technology

Crypto

Senate Banking Committee offers up crypto market structure principles

June 27, 2025

Former CFTC Chair Behnam encouraged committee to support the expansion of the CFTC and SEC’s mandate over the crypto market.

Julie DiMauro2 min read
Crypto

Crypto wrap: EU stablecoin plans, Singapore crypto crackdown, plus more

June 27, 2025

A summary of the latest news and developments in the world of crypto.

Hameed Shuja2 min read
AI

FCA & NVIDIA: A new path for AI in UK financial services

June 26, 2025

The FCA’s Supercharged Sandbox will offer a pivotal opportunity for firms to experiment safely with AI to support innovation.

Wayne Gibbard | Shoosmiths, Alex Kirkhope | Shoosmiths2 min read
Crypto

Unregulated stablecoins pose risk to financial stability, BIS adviser warns

June 26, 2025

Senior adviser at the Bank for International Settlements says the digital asset cannot yet replace traditional money.

Hameed Shuja2 min read

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