Washington D.C., May 31, 2024 — The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee will hold a virtual public meeting on June 6, 2024, at 10 a.m. ET. The meeting will be webcast on the SEC website. The committee will host two panels: Examining the New Frontier for Investment Advice; […]
Compliance
T+1 Is Coming….
On May 21, 2024, SEC Chair Gary Gensler issued the following statement on the conversion of the U.S. securities market to a T+1 standard settlement cycle, which will take place on May 28, 2024: “For everyday investors who sell their stock on a Monday, shortening the settlement cycle will allow […]
SEC Enhances Protection of Customer Information with Regulation S-P Amendments
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 […]
Exploring Regulation Crowdfunding and Angel Investing
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 […]
Is the SEC Illegally tracking Americans who invest in the stock market?
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 […]
SEC Issues Second Fee Rate Advisory for Fiscal Year 2024
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 […]
Exploring the Future of Asset Management: Insights from the SEC’s Upcoming Conference
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 […]
Senvest Management: Navigating Compliance Challenges and Enhancing Ethics in Investment Advisory
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 […]
SEC Adopts Reforms Relating to Investment Advisers Operating Exclusively Through the Internet
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 […]
SEC’s OMWI FY 2023 Annual Report Highlights the Agency’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Initiatives and Progress
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