United States: Finance and Banking

Early 2026 developments from the Farm Credit Administration (FCA) show the regulator is identifying opportunities to reduce regulatory complexity while reinforcing risk management expectations across Farm Credit System...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a highly significant order on May 8, 2026 in the closely watched litigation challenging the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (“IFPA”)...

In March 2026, U.S. banking regulators released a comprehensive set of proposals to recalibrate capital requirements for banking organizations of all sizes, marking a significant shift from their 2023 approach. These proposals aim to enhance risk sensitivity, reduce complexity, and produce more moderate capital impacts while improving the competitive position of U.S. banks relative to their international peers. The proposals include implementing final Basel III standards for the largest banks, revising the

Harold Israel and Jack O'Connor, partners at Levenfield-Pearlstein, discuss the evolution of bankruptcy law into restructuring practice, exploring when distressed companies should file for bankruptcy versus pursuing out-of-court alternatives.

Federal and state authorities clash over prediction market regulation as the CFTC asserts exclusive jurisdiction while states pursue criminal prohibitions.

In the final episode of our Debt Sales 101 mini-series, we focus on what happens after a debt sale closes and how sellers manage ongoing compliance, oversight, and risk.

The Texas Business Court continues to shape commercial law in the Lone Star State, offering guidance on contract interpretation and enforcement.

The NAIC Life Risk-Based Capital Working Group has voted to reduce the RBC factor for life insurers investing in performing residential mortgage loans through unaffiliated joint ventures, partnerships, or LLCs from 1.75% to 0.68%.

How are regulatory pressures, technological innovation, and market consolidation transforming the mortgage servicing industry? Industry leaders explore the shift from cost-driven outsourcing to expertise-focused partnerships...

Early 2026 developments from the Farm Credit Administration (FCA) show the regulator is identifying opportunities to reduce regulatory complexity while reinforcing risk management expectations across Farm Credit System...

The FCA has finalised new rules and guidance as part of its work to progress fund tokenisation in the UK. The new rules and guidance amend the FCA's Collective Investment Schemes sourcebook (COLL) and are set out in a policy statement (PS26/7) published on 30 April 2026.

Harold Israel and Jack O'Connor, partners at Levenfield-Pearlstein, discuss the evolution of bankruptcy law into restructuring practice, exploring when distressed companies should file for bankruptcy versus pursuing out-of-court alternatives.