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FDIC Proposes State Bank Parity Rule For Interstate Services
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has proposed a rule that would fundamentally alter which state laws apply to banks operating across state lines, extending parity protections beyond physical branches to all services provided in host states. This modernization of the Riegle-Neal framework responds to the digital transformation of banking and recent litigation over state interchange fee laws.
United States Finance
MB
Mayer Brown
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What Makes An UPREIT Go-Private Different
The UPREIT structure has become the dominant organizational form for publicly traded REITs, yet it introduces unique complexities in take-private transactions that differ significantly from conventional public company acquisitions. Property contributors seeking tax deferral and LTIP holders prioritizing liquidity create competing stakeholder interests that buyers must carefully navigate through operating partnership agreements, tax protection agreements, and fiduciary considerations.
United States Finance
GP
Goodwin Procter LLP
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The Long And Winding Road: It's Time To Cross Once Again
The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed significant amendments to Rule 17a-7 that would restore cross-trading capabilities for fixed-income securities and modernize the regulatory framework. These changes would allow mutual funds to execute cross trades using NAV pricing or pricing service valuations, while implementing enhanced oversight requirements including pre-trade best-interest determinations and periodic reviews.
United States Finance
KG
K&L Gates LLP
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Delaware And New York Courts Reject Securities Act Challenges To GAAP-Compliant Mutual Fund NAV Accounting
Courts in Delaware and New York recently have dismissed with prejudice parallel putative class actions challenging mutual fund NAV accounting practices. The decisions are important victories for advisers to registered funds. Both cases asserted claims under the Securities Act of 1933, alleging that equity mutual funds misstated NAV by treating accrued dividends and realized capital gains as assets rather than liabilities.
United States Finance
ST
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
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Collateral Sales Under Article 9: Lessons For Partner Loan And Investor Loan Programs
A federal court decision clarifies critical enforcement rights under UCC Article 9 for lenders in partner and investor loan programs, addressing the 10-day notice safe harbor, commercial reasonableness standards, and timing requirements for collateral disposition notices. The ruling provides essential guidance on foreclosure procedures when limited partnership interests serve as loan collateral.
United States Finance
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Mayer Brown
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Securitization & Structured Finance

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Fastest Route To Market: Money Transmission Licensing Roadmaps For Fintechs
As FinTech companies mature beyond initial money transmission licensing and sponsor-bank arrangements, they face strategic decisions about specialized charters and hybrid regulatory structures. This article examines when Wyoming SPDIs, Puerto Rico IFEs, and modular licensing approaches become relevant for digital asset custody, international treasury, and institutional services.
United States Finance
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Taft Stettinius & Hollister
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LP-Led CFOs: Their Rise And Key Considerations
Collateralized fund obligations (CFOs) have emerged as a sophisticated securitization tool for institutional investors seeking to monetize their private fund portfolios while retaining upside exposure. This analysis examines the unique structural, tax, and regulatory challenges that distinguish LP-led CFO transactions from their GP-led counterparts, revealing why these deals require more extensive preparation and specialized expertise to execute successfully.
United States Finance
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Dechert
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Five Takeaways From The Private Credit Summit – New York
Private credit industry leaders gathered to discuss emerging trends reshaping the market, from investment grade expansion and secondary market growth to strategic consolidation pressures. Key themes included the structural shift toward IG private credit driven by insurance capital and defense spending, the rapid evolution of secondaries and GP stakes solutions, and the nuanced opportunities emerging from software lending amid headline-driven sell-offs.
United States Finance
D
Dechert
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Fund Management/ REITs

Article
What Makes An UPREIT Go-Private Different
The UPREIT structure has become the dominant organizational form for publicly traded REITs, yet it introduces unique complexities in take-private transactions that differ significantly from conventional public company acquisitions. Property contributors seeking tax deferral and LTIP holders prioritizing liquidity create competing stakeholder interests that buyers must carefully navigate through operating partnership agreements, tax protection agreements, and fiduciary considerations.
United States Finance
GP
Goodwin Procter LLP
Article
The Long And Winding Road: It's Time To Cross Once Again
The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed significant amendments to Rule 17a-7 that would restore cross-trading capabilities for fixed-income securities and modernize the regulatory framework. These changes would allow mutual funds to execute cross trades using NAV pricing or pricing service valuations, while implementing enhanced oversight requirements including pre-trade best-interest determinations and periodic reviews.
United States Finance
KG
K&L Gates LLP
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