The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it will host a roundtable on April 16, 2026, to discuss listed options market structure, including facilitating competition in a quote driven market, evaluating the customer experience, and… SEC Press Release For more information, contact the securities lawyers at Sallah Astarita & […]
Enforcement
SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Host March 12 Meeting
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting at the SEC Headquarters in Washington D.C. on March 12 at 10 a.m. ET to discuss public company disclosure reform, fund proxy voting, and a potential… SEC Press Release For more information, contact the securities lawyers at Sallah […]
SEC, FSA Hold Spring Financial Regulatory Dialogue
Washington D.C., Feb. 27, 2026 — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) convened the Spring SEC-FSA Financial Regulatory Dialogue in Tokyo on Feb. 27, 2026. The SEC–FSA Dialogue builds upon longstanding efforts between the two authorities to increase cooperation and strengthen […]
SEC Adopts Final Rules for the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act
SEC Adopts Final Rules Under the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act: New Section 16 Reporting Requirements for Foreign Private Issuers The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted final rule and form amendments to implement the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act (HFIA Act). These changes significantly expand insider reporting obligations for […]
SEC Announces Roundtable on Private Markets Valuation As Retail Investor Access Accelerates
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced it will hold a roundtable on March 4 to discuss private market valuations and responsible retailization.The roundtable will be hosted by the Division of Investment Management from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET… SEC Press Release For more information, contact the securities lawyers […]
SEC’s Revisions to its Enforcement Manual – February 2026
By Mark J. Astarita, Esq. The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced what it labels “comprehensive revisions” to its Enforcement Manual, marking the first update since 2017. The SEC claims that the changes are designed to strengthen fairness, transparency, and procedural consistency in enforcement investigations, while improving efficiency and resource […]
SEC’s Division of Enforcement Announces Updates to Enforcement Manual
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement today announced significant updates to its Enforcement Manual. These updates underscore the Commission’s ongoing commitment to fairness, transparency, and efficiency in the investigations… SEC Press Release For more information, contact the securities lawyers at Sallah Astarita & Cox, at 212-509-6544 or visit […]
SEC Proposes Amendments to Reduce Burdens in Reporting of Fund Portfolio Holdings
Washington D.C., Feb. 18, 2026 —The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed amendments to the form used by most registered investment companies to report portfolio-related information. The changes are designed to reduce reporting burdens without significantly affecting the SEC’s use of the data or the public’s ability to assess relevant […]
Securities Enforcement Roundup – January 2026
From Morgan Lewis, a monthly summary of securities enforcement developments from January 2026. Here is a concise, integrated summary of the points you provided: During this period, the SEC continued its enforcement activity with public company accounting and disclosure issues. It maintained a focus on the life sciences sector. Additionally, […]
SEC Appoints New Chairman and Board Members to PCAOB
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of Demetrios (Jim) Logothetis, as Chairman, and Mark Calabria, Kyle Hauptman, and Steven Laughton, as Board members, of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). George… SEC Press Release For more information, contact the securities lawyers at Sallah Astarita & Cox, […]
