CFTC adopts final rules for execution facilities and other matters *

USA - May 17 2013
During an open meeting on May 16, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission adopted a final rule establishing core principles and other requirements…

Co-authors: Janet M. Angstadt, Jack P. Governale, Henry Bregstein, Kevin Foley, Wendy E. Cohen.

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DOL issues guidance for ERISA plans to engage in cleared swaps *

USA - February 25 2013
On February 7, 2013, the US Department of Labor (DOL) issued Advisory Opinion 2013- 01A (the “Advisory Opinion”), which provides guidance under the…

Co-authors: Gary W. Howell.

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HMDA’s Regulation C exemption limits increased by CFPB *

USA - January 4 2013
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on December 28 issued a final rule adjusting the asset-size exemption threshold for banks, savings…

Co-authors: Jeff Werthan.

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OCC provides guidance on swap “push-out” transition periods *

USA - January 4 2013
Section 716 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act prohibits the provision of federal assistance to an insured depository…

Co-authors: Jeff Werthan.

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CFPB proposes revisions to remittance rule *

USA - January 4 2013
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) on December 21 issued proposed revisions to a rule that creates certain protections for…

Co-authors: Jeff Werthan.

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