The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, recently announced that it will postpone the compliance deadline for its much-anticipated Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule until March 1, 2026. This delay gives real estate professionals and related industries additional time to prepare for a
The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted final rule and form amendments to reflect the requirements of the recently enacted Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act (HFIA), which will increase transparency into the holdings and transactions…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) convened the Spring SEC-FSA Financial Regulatory Dialogue in Tokyo on Feb. 27, 2026.The SEC–FSA Dialogue builds upon longstanding efforts between the two…
IR-2026-27, Feb. 27, 2026 — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued frequently asked questions on FS-2026-03 related to general refundability and recognizing Indian tribal governments for purposes of making a special needs determination for the Adoption Tax Credit.
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced it will hold a roundtable on March 4 to discuss private market valuations and responsible retailization.The roundtable will be hosted by the Division of Investment Management from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET…
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) proposed a rule that, if finalized, would sever MBaer Merchant Bank AG (MBaer’s) access to the U.S. financial system as a result of its financial support to illicit actors linked to Russia and Iran. If finalized, the proposed
IR-2026-26, Feb. 26, 2026 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the launch of a new web page that allows taxpayers to confidentially report suspected tax fraud, scams, evasion, or other tax-related illegal activities, as well as internal-facing improvements that will enhance how referrals are used to stop illegal activity.
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement today announced significant updates to its Enforcement Manual. These updates underscore the Commission’s ongoing commitment to fairness, transparency, and efficiency in the investigations…
IR-2026-25, Feb. 20, 2026 — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today provided interim guidance for taxpayers regarding the special depreciation allowance for qualified production property enacted under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill.