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Foreign banks seeking to diversify their financing opportunities may consider SEC registration. This session will focus on the registration process; disclosure considerations for financial institutions; and compliance, governance and ongoing reporting.

Topics include:

• The registration process and confidential submissions;
• Benefits available to foreign private issuers;
• Specialized disclosure requirements for banks (Industry Guide 3);
• Accounting considerations;
• Governance and ongoing reporting obligations; and
• Liability concerns.