On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) historically approved a series of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) tied to the retail price of Bitcoin, marking a notable […]
Brazil drops ten positions in the international ranking of Corruption Perception Index
For the second consecutive year, Brazil has experienced a deterioration in corruption perception, falling ten positions in the annual ranking compiled by Transparency International, a global organization dedicated to corruption […]
Brazilian Central Bank launchs public consultation about cryptoasset’s regulation
On December 14, 2023 the Brazilian Central Bank launched a public consultation aiming to receive citizen’s contributions on the preparation of cryptoasset’s regulation in accordance with Law No. 14,478/2022 and […]
Decree regulates pay quality between men and women
Decree No. 11.795, published on November 23, 2023, was issued to regulate Law No. 14.611, regarding pay quality and remuneration criteria between women and men. The decree came into force […]
Fernanda Fischer Casagrande is the new compliance, risk management and investigations partner
We are delighted to announce the arrival of Fernanda Fischer Casagrande as a partner in our new compliance, risk management and investigations area. In more than 12 years in the […]
H•Naves promotes mentoring of its lawyers with a focus on the firm’s values
Last Friday, 14/07, we officially opened our physical space in São Paulo and started a training with mentor Alessandra Albergaria. In this first stage, Alessandra carried out an analysis of […]
Legal Framework for Cryptocurrencies comes into effect
The text, sanctioned by the President of the Republic last December, aims to regulate the cryptocurrency trading environment, in addition to providing for punishments against fraud. The new rules are […]
In December, banks will have to measure the impacts of climate change in their businesses
Starting in December of this year, Brazilian financial institutions will need to measure the impacts of climate change on their businesses. This is because the Central Bank (Bacen) will begin [...]
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil alerts about irregularity of site that seeks to raise funds of investors in Brazil
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM) released the CVM's Declaratory Act 20.123 dated September 2nd, 2022 informing about a company that maintains a website and social media profiles [...]
Liability for simulated credit operations within the scope of a credit rights investment fund
In a judgment session on May 17th, 2022, the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) examined a specific case in which the existence of fraudulent operations was investigated within a [...]
