The Law of the Financial Markets from Top Securities Lawyers
Friday, September 20, 2024
May 16, 2024 — The SEC has announced significant amendments to Regulation S-P, aimed at modernizing and fortifying the protection of consumers’ nonpublic personal information within certain financial institutions. These amendments mark an important step in adapting regulatory frameworks to the evolving landscape of technology and the attendant risks, which […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee is gearing up for an insightful discussion on Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) and the landscape of angel investing. Scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2024, this meeting promises a deep dive into crucial aspects of early-stage capital raising and […]
The New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) thinks so. It filed suit on uesday against the SEC claiming that the agency, through its “Consolidated Audit Trail,” or “CAT,” program, is collecting mass amounts of personally identifiable data by forcing brokers, exchanges, clearing agencies and alternative trading systems to capture and send […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that, starting on May 22, 2024, the fee rates applicable to most securities transactions will be set at $27.80 per million dollars. Consequently, each self-regulatory organization will continue to pay the Commission a rate of $8 per million for covered sales occurring on […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Investment Management is gearing up to host its much-anticipated second annual Conference on Emerging Trends in Asset Management. Scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024, this event promises to be a cornerstone for professionals from various sectors within the asset management industry, including regulators […]
The role of registered investment advisers is paramount in the realm of financial oversight and regulatory compliance. Among the myriad challenges these entities face, maintaining rigorous adherence to recordkeeping and ethical standards is perhaps the most pivotal. This is exemplified in the recent case involving Senvest Management LLC, a notable […]
On March 27, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unveiled a set of amendments to internet-based investment advisers’ rules. These changes mark a significant shift in how digital advisory services operate, ensuring that they leverage modern technology to enhance investor protection and regulatory oversight. A Leap Forward for Internet […]
As part of its continuing efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion with regulated entities, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI) published two reports: the 2022 Diversity Assessment Report for… SEC Press Release
For investors aiming to understand or invest in U.S. public companies, the annual reports on Form 10-K and the quarterly reports on Form 10-Q are invaluable resources. These documents offer an in-depth view of a company’s operations, the challenges it faces, and its financial performance over the year or quarter. […]
The SEC has recently announced a significant overhaul of its ethics rules. These changes, designed to fortify and update the SEC’s ethics compliance framework, expands the prohibited securities transactions for the Staff and their families Strengthening the SEC’s Ethical Framework At the heart of this initiative is the collaborative effort […]
