On June 1st, the SEC canceled EDGAR software release 26.2, which was planned for June 15, 2026. Draft EDGAR Filer Manual revisions and draft Technical Specifications related to the release that previously was published on May 15th are no longer relevant and have been removed from the SEC’s site. Associated changes made to the EDGAR Beta Environment will be reverted on June 1st. Continue reading "SEC Cancels June 2026 EDGAR Release" »

The SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee will hold an open meeting via webcast on the SEC’s site that will take place on Thursday, June 4, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET. The meeting is free for the public to attend. The meeting will cover committee matters, including subcommittee reports and approval of previous meeting minutes.
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The SEC will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. The EDGAR System will not receive, process or accept filings on this day. Filings with a due date of May 25th will be due the following business day. The FERC will also be closed in observation of Memorial Day. eForms will accept filings submitted on May 25th. {expires: 2026-05-26} Continue reading "Memorial Day" »

On May 15th, the EDGAR Business Office issued a preview of the upcoming updates to the EDGAR system’s capabilities, technical specifications, and the draft EDGAR Filer Manual prior to the approaching EDGAR software release. The release is currently scheduled for June 15, 2026, and filers may review and test the expected EDGAR system changes in the EDGAR Beta Environment beginning June 1, 2026. Continue reading "SEC Provides Preview of June 2026 EDGAR Release..." »

On May 19th, the SEC proposed reforms intended to improve the efficiency, resilience, and cost‑effectiveness of registered offerings while remaining focused on providing strong investor protections. The proposal seeks to streamline the public‑company reporting framework and more closely align disclosure requirements with a company’s size and phase of development. The proposal is designed to respond to years of increasing regulatory complexity and a sustained drop in the number of public companies. By simplifying offerings and customizing disclosure requirements, the SEC aims to encourage more businesses, especially small and mid‑sized issuers, to go public and remain in the public markets. Continue reading "SEC Proposes to Modernize Registered Offerings..." »

On May 1st, the SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets adopted technical amendments to Rule 610 of Regulation NMS under the Exchange Act. The amendments are designed to modernize outdated cross‑references in provisions governing locking and crossing quotations. The rulemaking also corrects an obsolete reference in the rules that delegate authority to SEC staff to allow certain exemptions. Continue reading "SEC Adopts Technical Amendments to Update..." »

On May 5th, the SEC proposed rule and form amendments that would allow public companies to file semiannual reports instead of traditional quarterly reports. The change would offer issuers greater flexibility in meeting interim reporting obligations under federal securities laws. Under the proposal, companies subject to Exchange Act Sections 13(a) or 15(d) may choose to file a new Form 10‑S twice a year in place of Form 10‑Q. Rather than file three quarterly reports and one annual report, eligible companies could choose the streamlined option to file one semiannual report and one annual report per fiscal year. Continue reading "SEC Proposes Rules to Allow Optional Semiannual..." »

On April 28th, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) released for public review and comment a rule proposal to modify Rule G‑12(c). The proposed rule would update Rule G‑12(c), which regulates confirmation requirements for inter‑dealer municipal securities transactions that cannot be processed through automated comparison systems. The proposed rule supports the MSRB’s ongoing review of its rules, published guidance, and rulebook modernization efforts to align with current technology and operational standards. Continue reading "MSRB Proposes Updates to Rule G‑12 to Modernize..." »

On April 20th, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) jointly proposed amendments to Form PF, the confidential reporting form used by SEC‑registered private fund advisers, which include those also registered with the CFTC as Commodity Pool Operators (CPOs) or Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs). The updates would keep Form PF effective for regulatory oversight while making compliance more efficient for advisers. Continue reading "SEC, CFTC Propose Amendments to Modernize Form..." »

On April 16th, the SEC announced that it is publishing its proposed information‑collection requirements under Rule 17Ad‑27 for public review and comment. The rule applies to central matching service providers (CMSPs) that offer matching services but are exempted from registering as clearing agencies. These CMSPs help broker‑dealers, institutional investors, advisers, and custodians electronically agree on trade details to accelerate automated settlement. Continue reading "SEC Releases Proposal to Extend Rule 17Ad‑27,..." »

On April 15th, the SEC announced a conditional exemptive order that would permit customer cross‑margining between cash market positions in US Treasury securities cleared by a registered clearing agency and futures positions in US Treasury securities cleared by a registered derivatives clearing organization. The exemption applies to broker‑dealers that are also registered as futures commission merchants with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and that serve as joint clearing members of both clearing entities. In accordance with the order, these organizations now may offer cross‑margining to eligible customers in a futures account as long as all conditions of the exemption are met. Continue reading "SEC Advances Treasury Market Resilience with..." »

On April 7th, the SEC’s Division of Enforcement announced that in fiscal year 2025, it saw a number of significant enforcement actions that furthered its attempt both to protect investors and promote market integrity. Continue reading "SEC Releases Enforcement Results for Fiscal..." »

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) will host a webinar to discuss 2026 GAAP and SEC reporting taxonomy improvements and an SEC data quality update. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Eastern. Continue reading "FASB to Discuss 2026 GAAP and SEC Reporting..." »

On April 1st, the staff of the SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets published a list of answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) concerning Rule 605 of Regulation NMS. For further details on Rule 605, please see the 2024 Rule 605 Disclosure of Order Execution Information amendments adopting release on the SEC’s site. Continue reading "SEC Provides FAQs Related to Rule 605 of..." »

On March 27th, the SEC approved an amendment to the National Market System (NMS) Plan for the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT), along with exemptive relief from certain Rule 17a‑1 requirements. These modifications are meant to further the SEC’s aim to streamline CAT operations and reduce financial burdens on the industry while maintaining key regulatory functions. Continue reading "SEC Adopts Cost‑Saving Measures for..." »