SEC Announces Four New Members of Investor Advisory Committee
Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - June 1, 2026) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced four new members to fill vacancies on its Investor Advisory Committee. Three of the four new members will serve four-year terms, while the fourth new member will serve as the designated representative of the interests of senior citizens. These four new members join nine current committee members. The committee, established pursuan
2026-06-01 4:20 PM EDT | Newsfile SEC Press Digest
SEC Proposes Rescission of Climate-Related Disclosure Rules
Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - May 29, 2026) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed the rescission of overly burdensome and costly rules that require companies to provide certain climate-related information in their registration statements and annual reports. The Commission’s proposal focuses on returning the agency to its core mandate – in line with its legal authority – and restoring a materiality-focused approach to securities regulation. ̶
2026-05-29 11:50 AM EDT | Newsfile SEC Press Digest
SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Host June 4 Meeting
Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - May 27, 2026) - The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting at the SEC Headquarters in Washington D.C. on June 4 at 10 a.m. ET to discuss private markets, passive index funds, and recommendations regarding fund proxy voting and quarterly versus semiannual reporting. The meeting will also be webcast on the SEC website and consis
2026-05-27 12:23 PM EDT | Newsfile SEC Press Digest
SEC and NFA Announce Memorandum of Understanding to Further Harmonize Regulatory Coordination
Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - May 21, 2026) - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and National Futures Association (NFA) today announced that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance their cooperation, coordination, and information sharing in areas of common regulatory interest. The MOU will enhance SEC and NFA staff’s ability to share information on matters of mutual regulatory interest such as emerging risks, examination planning, and
2026-05-21 2:15 PM EDT | Newsfile SEC Press Digest
SEC Proposes Transformative Reforms to Help Public Companies Conduct Registered Offerings and Simplify Reporting Requirements
Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - May 19, 2026) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed amendments to its rules and forms governing registered offerings that are designed to increase efficiency, flexibility, and cost savings for public companies while maintaining robust investor protections. The Commission also proposed rule amendments to simplify its public company reporting framework and better calibrate disclosure obligations with a company's size and maturity. The
2026-05-19 11:21 AM EDT | Newsfile SEC Press Digest
SEC Rescinds Policy Regarding Denials of Settlements in Enforcement Actions
Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - May 18, 2026) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today rescinded a policy, codified in Rule 202.5(e) of its informal rules of procedures, stating that when it chooses to settle an enforcement action in which a sanction is imposed, it will not settle unless the defendant or respondent also agrees not to publicly deny the allegations in the complaint or administrative order. Rescinding Rule 202.5(e) aligns the Commission with the overwhelming majority o
2026-05-18 4:28 PM EDT | Newsfile SEC Press Digest
SEC Charges 21 Individuals with Alleged Wide-Reaching Insider Trading Scheme
Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - May 6, 2026) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged 21 individuals for their alleged involvement in a decade-long insider trading scheme that used information misappropriated from multiple global law firms and resulted in millions of dollars in illicit profits. According to the SEC’s complaint, between 2018 and 2024, Nicolo Nourafchan, a mergers and acquisitions attorney based in Los Angeles, California, orchestrated a global sch
2026-05-06 7:50 PM EDT | Newsfile SEC Press Digest
SEC Divisions of Investment Management and Corporation Finance Issue Staff Guidance Supporting Retirement Plans for Small Businesses
Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - May 5, 2026) - Staff in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Divisions of Investment Management and Corporation Finance issued guidance addressing certain questions regarding the application of the federal securities laws to pooled employer plans (PEPs), which help American workers save for retirement. In 2019, Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act. Through this legislation, Congress created P
2026-05-05 5:34 PM EDT | Newsfile SEC Press Digest
SEC Proposes Amendments to Permit Optional Semiannual Reporting by Public Companies
Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - May 5, 2026) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed rule and form amendments that would give public companies the option of filing semiannual reports in lieu of quarterly reports to meet their interim reporting obligations under the federal securities laws. Public companies, subject to Exchange Act Section 13(a) or 15(d), are currently required to file quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The proposed amendments, if adopted, would allow th
2026-05-05 12:19 PM EDT | Newsfile SEC Press Digest