The latest release (5.10b) of the GoFiler family of products includes a beta version of the new view for Form 24F-2 for editing Form 24F-2NT as XML. During the beta testing period, filers will be able to create a new submission Form Type 24F-2 and perform basic editing operations. Support for the Save and Open functions has also been added in the release. The Form 24F-2 is expected to be fully operational in time for the December release of GoFiler. Continue reading "GoFiler Release 5.10b Includes Beta Testing for..." »

The SEC’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) recently released an announcement reminding filers to use the standard elements provided in the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) taxonomy to tag data rather than create and use custom tags. The SEC has recognized that, though custom tags accommodate unique conditions in a filer’s individual disclosure, the use of custom tags could potentially impair users’ ability to compare similar data across companies. Continue reading "SEC Advises Filers on Inappropriate Use of..." »

The SEC has proposed revisions to Form N-PX to broaden the form’s scope and make it easier and more efficient for investors to get vital information from mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and other funds that report about their proxy votes. Funds have been required since 2003 to file Form N-PX reports to disclose their voting practices for proxy proposals concerning their investments. However, funds may be inconsistent in the way in which they disclose information about their votes, or they may use a format that is not machine readable, which can make it sometimes difficult for investors to analyze reported data. The rule would render funds’ proxy voting records more usable and easier to analyze. In addition, investors would be able to more easily monitor how their funds vote and compare different funds’ voting records. Continue reading "SEC Proposes Amendments to Form N-PX" »

The SEC has announced its plans to introduce a project entitled “EDGAR Next – Improving Filer Access and Account Management”, wherein the SEC is proposing a rule with potential technical changes to the way filers access the EDGAR System to make submissions and how filers manage individuals who make submissions on their behalf. Continue reading "SEC Announces EDGAR Next and EDGAR Beta" »

The SEC’s Division of Examinations and Office of Municipal Securities (OMS), the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB), and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) will jointly host the virtual 2021 Compliance Outreach Program for Municipal Advisors on Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. {expires: 2021-10-08} Continue reading "SEC, MSRB, FINRA Collaborate to Host Compliance..." »