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Morrison & Foerster Discusses Federal Banking Agencies’ Adoption of Climate-Related Financial Risks Guidance

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The Agencies stated that the Climate Principles are “intended to explain and supplement existing risk management standards and guidance on the roles of the boards of directors and management.” banking organizations with over $100 billion in total consolidated assets. physical risk and transition risk). [1]

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Ropes & Gray Discusses FinCEN Proposal to Extend Anti-Money Laundering Requirements

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Among other requirements, the Proposed Rule would require RIAs and ERAs to (1) develop and implement anti-money laundering compliance programs (within 12 months after the effective date of a final rule) and (2) monitor for and report suspicious activity to FinCEN. However, the definition does not cover RIAs or ERAs.

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Davis Polk Discusses FDIC’s Proposed Statement of Policy on Bank Mergers

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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released a Proposed Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions (the Proposal) that outlines the FDIC’s views on its jurisdiction and expectations with respect to each statutory factor under the Bank Merger Act (BMA). Our key takeaways are below.

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SEC Chair Gensler Speaks on Emerging Trends in Asset Management

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Despite the investor protections recently enacted under the ’33 and ’34 Acts, there still were specific risks to investors who were dealing with investment advisers and investment companies. [3] 10] See Federal Reserve, “Assets and Liabilities of Commercial Banks in the United States” (May 12, 2023), available at [link].

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How to Value a Convenience Store

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Buyers can explore traditional bank loans, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, or seek private investors to fund the acquisition. Q 7 : Are there any specific risks associated with owning a convenience store in a pandemic or post-pandemic environment?

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Mayer Brown Discusses Bank Regulators’ Proposed Overhaul of Capital Requirements

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1 These proposals are of critical importance because the amount of capital a bank must maintain with respect to any particular loan, investment or activity is typically a significant – if not the most significant – factor in determining whether the relationship is profitable or even feasible.

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Wachtell Lipton Discusses Mergers and Acquisitions–2022 and 2023

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billion acquisition of First Horizon, announced in February 2022, was the banking sector’s largest transaction by a wide margin and only a small number of other transactions exceeded $1 billion in deal value. This provided a sharp contrast to 2021, when a number of large bank deals were announced, including the Bank of Montreal’s $16.3

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