On November 3rd, the SEC released the agenda for the upcoming meeting of the Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, which is to be held on Monday, November 9, 2020. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. ET and will be presented live via webcast on sec.gov for public viewing. The video conference will also be archived on the SEC’s webpage for later viewing. Continue reading "SEC Announces Agenda for November 9 Virtual..." »

On October 29th, the SEC released the agenda for the November 5, 2020 special meeting of the Asset Management Advisory Committee (AMAC). This committee was formed to provide the SEC with diverse viewpoints on asset management and related advice and recommendations. The event will be webcast live on the SEC’s website beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET and is freely open to the public. The presentation will also be archived on the website for later viewing. Continue reading "SEC Announces Agenda for November 5th Virtual..." »

XBRL US recently announced that it will host a free 60-minute webinar on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 3:00 PM EDT, to discuss whether regulators can build an efficient, cost-effective data standards program that establishes a long-term infrastructure while allowing for rapid responses to changing reporting needs. Continue reading "XBRL US to Present October 28 Webinar:..." »

On October 22, the SEC announced that it will host “Women of Color Entrepreneurs on Being Powerful Voices for Access to Capital” on October 28, 2020 at 7 p.m. ET. The virtual forum is a collaborative effort between the SEC’s Atlanta and Los Angeles Regional Offices, and the panel will be moderated by the SEC’s Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation. Continue reading "SEC to Host Virtual Panel with Women..." »

On October 16th, the SEC announced the agenda and panelists for the Monday, October 26th roundtable which will bring together SEC staff and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). The event will feature the two groups presenting panels discussing initial observations on Regulation Best Interest and Form CRS. Continue reading "SEC Releases Agenda for October 26 Virtual..." »

The SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that their agencies will be partnering to host a virtual open meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at 10:00 am EDT. Continue reading "SEC and CFTC to Host a Virtual Joint Open..." »

On October 7th, the SEC announced that it has rescheduled its compliance outreach program’s national seminar for investment companies and investment advisers. It will now take place on November 19, 2020. The compliance program is aimed at helping chief compliance officers (CCOs) and other senior personnel at investment companies and investment advisory firms improve their compliance programs for the protection of investors. Continue reading "SEC to Host Virtual National Compliance..." »

On September 28th, the SEC announced that it will host an event on October 26th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm ET, which will bring together SEC staff and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for a roundtable that was announced in an earlier statement by the Staff Standards of Conduct Implementation Committee. The two groups will discuss initial observations following the June 30, 2020 compliance date for Regulation Best Interest and Form CRS. Continue reading "SEC to Host October 26 Virtual Roundtable on..." »

On September 15th, FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee announced a new joint venture with Virginia Tech to co-host the next annual EnVision Forum. The two organizations hope the conference will provide an opportunity to explore the technology-driven concerns challenging the energy industry. Continue reading "FERC, Virginia Tech Introduce EnVision 2021..." »

On September 11th, the SEC issued the agenda for the September 16th meeting of the Asset Management Advisory Committee (AMAC). This committee was formed to provide the SEC with diverse perspectives on asset management as well related policy recommendations. The upcoming meeting will include a discussion of matters in the asset management industry, specifically issues concerning the ESG and Private Investments Subcommittees and improving diversity and inclusion. In addition, the meeting will feature a follow-up discussion on COVID-19 matters related to the May 27th AMAC meeting.
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On August 28th, FERC announced details for the upcoming Carbon Pricing in Organized Wholesale Electricity Markets Technical Conference, which is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 9 am to 5:30 pm EDT. Registration is not necessary, and the public is invited to take part in this free event via live webcast. Continue reading "FERC Announces Details of September 30th Carbon..." »

The SEC has announced that it will hold a virtual public meeting of its Investor Advisory Committee on September 24, 2020. The meeting is open to the public via live webcast from 10 am to 4 pm EDT and will be archived for later viewing on the SEC’s website. Continue reading "SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Hold Public..." »

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of access to capital for small businesses across the country. The Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee recently met to discuss and develop solutions that can support small business’ short- and long-term capital needs. The SEC responded to the Committee’s feedback with temporary emergency relief to expedite the offering process for smaller, established companies. Continue reading "Small Business Capital Formation Advisory..." »

On July 16th, the SEC, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB), and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced they will jointly host a virtual Compliance Outreach Program for Municipal Advisors. The webcast program will be held Thursday, August 13, 2020, from 1 pm to 3 pm ET.
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On June 11th, the SEC’s Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub) announced it will be conducting virtual peer-to-peer meet-ups (P2Ps). FinHub previously engaged with FinTech communities across the country in 2019 by hosting in-person meetings. These meetings offered members of FinTech communities the opportunity to speak in person with FinHub staff to discuss general issues, specific questions, or make presentations about their work.
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