John Lightbourne’s practice focuses on financial institutions and financial technologies, including regulatory and supervisory matters.
John joined the firm in 2018. From September 2020 to March 2021, he was seconded to HSBC’s U.S. Regulatory Legal function where he advised on a variety of U.S. securities, swaps, and banking regulations.
Publications
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OFAC Revokes Key General License Under Belarus Sanctions Program
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SEC Significantly Amends Information Review Requirements for Quotations of OTC Securities
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Despite Disagreements, SEC Commissioners Emphasize Need for Clear Disclosure by ESG Funds
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OCC Interpretation Opens the Door for Banks to Enter the Crypto Custody Business
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OCIE Risk Alert Reinforces Key Focus Areas for Private Funds
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FDIC Approves Two New ILCs and Proposes Supervision of ILC Parents
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COVID-19: A Brief Guide to Circuit Breakers and Powers to Close the Market
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Agencies Propose Resolution Plan Guidance For Three Large FBOs
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SEC’s OCIE Affiliate Transaction Risk Alert Highlights Pitfalls in Obtaining Effective Consent
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SEC Provides Second No-Action Letter in the Digital Asset Space
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Federal District Court Rules OCC Lacks Authority to Issue FinTech Charters
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SEC Seeks Comments on Key Issues Around Custody of Digital Assets
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The SEC Announces First Enforcement Actions Against Robo-Advisors