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SEC Introduces EDGAR Next to Streamline Access and Security Washington, D.C., March 6, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched comprehensive guidance and resources to assist filers in navigating upcoming access and account management enhancements to the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) system. Starting March […]
We break down the recent announcement from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its Crypto Task Force. Key Takeaways: The SEC’s Crypto Task Force will host a series of roundtables, dubbed the “Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity,” to discuss key areas of interest in crypto asset regulation. The inaugural […]
Introduction -Why an SEC Investigation Demands Strategic Counsel SEC Investigations, and ultimately SEC enforcement proceedings, can be disruptive and devastating events for individuals and corporations. Understanding how SEC investigations work, and hiring an experienced securities defense attorney is crucial. Understanding what to expect during the SEC investigation will also help […]
Mark Astarita – Moving clients from a fee based account to an advisory account can cause some problems if not handled properly. This case underscores the fact that regulatory authorities continue emphasizing the importance of transparency, proper disclosures, and prioritizing clients’ best interests in financial advisory services. Investment professionals must […]
Washington, D.C., Feb. 14, 2025 — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to host the 44th Annual Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. This pivotal event will take place on April 10 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET, bringing together stakeholders […]
Temporary Exemption from SEC Rule 13f-2 Compliance The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a temporary exemption from compliance with Rule 13f-2 under the Securities Exchange Act and Form SHO reporting requirements. Due to this exemption, institutional investment managers meeting specific thresholds must now submit their initial Form SHO […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda’s executive staff, which will advise the Acting Chairman on matters before the Commission and work closely with SEC staff. Gabriel Eckstein, Chief of Staff Steven Levine, Deputy Chief of Staff Holly Hunter-Ceci, Senior Advisor to the Acting Chairman […]
Here’s your SEO-optimized, rewritten article: SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee Announces February 2025 Meeting Washington, D.C., January 30, 2025 — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee has unveiled the agenda for its upcoming meeting on February 25, 2025. This session will focus […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission, together with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), extended the compliance date for the amendments to Form PF that were adopted on Feb. 8, 2024. The compliance date for these amendments, which was originally March 12, 2025, has been extended to June 12, 2025. Form […]
SEC Takes Action Against VCP Financial and Investment Advisers for Regulatory Violations Investment Advisers Caught Selling Pre-IPO Investments Without Proper Registration The SEC has announced settled charges against three investment adviser representatives—Tamir Shabat, Danny Z. Spiegel, and Joseph J. Orlando, Jr.—for operating as unregistered brokers while selling membership interests in […]
