Regulation Around the World

Uncovering regulatory issues locally, to help financial services firms globally

Local regulations have the potential to impact financial services businesses globally. In our monthly ‘regulation around the world’ series, our cross-border team of financial services lawyers focus on key trends in the industry and uncover the varying regulatory issues across multiple jurisdictions. View our updates and listen to our podcast to help you manage these issues and the risks they present.

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Anti-money laundering: Regulation Around the World

A number of enforcement actions taken by regulators around the world have been a reminder for financial institutions that board involvement in, and appropriate oversight of, anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance programmes is critical.

Global | Publication | June 22, 2022

Beyond Sanctions: Regulation Around the World

As a result of recent events in Ukraine, and the economic sanctions imposed on Russia, there are a number of potential issues facing financial institutions.

Global | Publication | May 13, 2022

Crypto-assets regulation around the world

Although crypto-assets do not currently pose a material risk to global financial stability they do raise several broader policy issues, such as the need for consumer and investor protection.

Global | Publication | February 09, 2022

Key resources

Financial services regulation hub

With insights from our legal, risk and compliance, and government relations experts, this hub will keep you up to date on regulatory change as it happens.

June 16, 2021

Publications and events

Injunction granted by Federal Court against Mexico’s governmental strategy in the natural gas sector

Resolution that abrogates suspension of new import and export regulation

The Injunction favors those filing amparo against the strategy for the natural gas transportation capacity and supply optimization issued by SENER.

Global | Publication | July 29, 2022

Resolution that abrogates the suspension of the new import and export regulation

Resolution that abrogates suspension of new import and export regulation

The DOF published that the Resolution abrogating the Resolution that suspends all the consequences derived from the Decree that establishes the products which import and export are subject to regulation by the Ministry of Energy.

Global | Publication | February 23, 2022

The 2022 outlook for US banking regulation

The 2022 regulatory agenda impacting the US banking industry is crowded and varied.

United States | Publication | February 18, 2022

The practitioner’s guide to global investigations

We have contributed to the chapter Production of Information to the Authorities of Global Investigations Review – The Practitioner’s Guide to Global Investigations.

Global | Publication | February 08, 2022

US SEC amendments seek more disclosures from private equity and hedge funds

The US Securities and Exchange Commission continues to signal that it is expanding oversight of private funds.

United States | Publication | January 31, 2022

Managing Investigations Video Series

In this video series, Partners from our Global Investigations team discuss their practical tips on managing investigations including managing whistleblowing reports; triaging, scoping and managing investigations; and managing corruption risks when making charitable donations.

Global | Video | January 28, 2022