Banking, Securities, and Financial Transactions Committee (International)

The Committee is a forum where issues on banking law, securities regulations and financial transactions relevant to international law and practice are identified, addressed and acted upon. The core objective of the Committee is the continuous promotion of the work of the International Section of the NYSBA across the world.

The Committee will:

• exchange information related to legal issues in international banking law, securities regulations and financial transactions across the world;
• identify and interpret banking law, securities regulations and financial transactions issues relating to the practice of law in New York and across borders and prepare appropriate responses to New York or federal legislative initiatives;
• assist and actively participate in the planning and executing of programs for the fall meetings of the International Section of the NYSBA
• assist the NYSBA Annual Meeting and House of Delegates Meeting in the area of international banking law, securities regulations and financial transactions by presenting action plans for approval, by executing these programs and regularly reporting;
• promote membership in the International Section of the NYSBA and in the Committee;
• assist, advise and monitor work of regulatory agencies, industry groups and stakeholders related to decision making regarding international banking law, securities regulations and financial transactions,
• identify, interpret and monitor relevant developments relating to the area of international banking law, securities regulations and financial transactions and prepare appropriate responses.

The Committee will report regularly to the Executive Committee of the International Section of the NYSBA and keep the members of the Committee involved in Committee discussions.