Tuesday, February 28. 2023

SEC Approves Final Rules to Extend Form 144 Filing Deadlines

On February 21st, the SEC announced that it is adopting an amendment to Regulation S-T to extend the filing deadline for Form 144. The SEC is also adopting technical amendments to improve the consistency of recently updated provisions related to the filing format of Form 144. Continue reading "SEC Approves Final Rules to Extend Form 144..." »
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LeAnn Dey
in EDGAR News, SEC, SEC Filing Help at 17:42

Monday, February 27. 2023

SEC Proposes Amendments to Enhance Safeguarding for Registered Investment Advisers

The SEC has proposed new rule changes under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, under which investment advisers are regulated. The changes are designed to improve protections of investor assets managed by investment advisers registered with the SEC. Pursuant to the act, the proposed new safeguarding rule would also revise and renumber current custody rule 206(4)-2. Additionally, the SEC is proposing amendments to the recordkeeping rule under the Act and to Form ADV for investment adviser registration under the Act.

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LeAnn Dey
in Investor Education, SEC at 15:15

SEC Staff to Hold Investor Advisory Committee Meeting

The SEC has announced a virtual Investor Advisory Committee meeting that will take place on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The public may attend this free event, which will be presented live via webcast at sec.gov. {expires: 2023-03-03} Continue reading "SEC Staff to Hold Investor Advisory Committee..." »
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LeAnn Dey
in Events, Investor Education, SEC at 12:54

Friday, February 24. 2023

SEC Adopts Rules to Reduce Risks in Clearance and Settlement

The SEC has adopted final rules related to the duration of the standard settlement cycle for most broker-dealer transactions, as well as the processing of institutional trades by broker-dealers and certain clearing agencies. Additionally, the SEC is amending certain recordkeeping requirements applicable to registered investment advisers. Continue reading "SEC Adopts Rules to Reduce Risks in Clearance..." »
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LeAnn Dey
in Investor Education, SEC at 11:33

Tuesday, February 21. 2023

FASB Proposes GAAP Taxonomy Reference Style Guide, Solicits Feedback

On February 15th, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) published a proposed GAAP Taxonomy Reference Style Guide and updated the GAAP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section to include new guidance on tagging. Continue reading "FASB Proposes GAAP Taxonomy Reference Style..." »
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LeAnn Dey
in FASB News, SEC, US GAAP Taxonomy, XBRL at 13:30

SEC’s Division of Corporate Finance Publishes Regulation S-K Revisions

The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance announced that it has updated sections of its Compliance & Disclosure Interpretations (C&DIs), which make up the Division’s interpretations for Regulation S-K. The revisions include new questions and answers in Section 128D and updates to certain sections of Section 228D of Regulation S-K. Continue reading "SEC’s Division of Corporate Finance Publishes..." »
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LeAnn Dey
in Corporation Finance, SEC Filing Help at 11:47

Saturday, February 18. 2023

SEC Closed Monday, February 20

The SEC will be closed Monday, February 20th in observance of Presidents’ Day. The EDGAR System will not receive, process, or accept filings on this day. Filings with a due date of February 20th will be due the following business day, Tuesday, February 21st. The FERC will also be closed in observance of the federal holiday. eForms will accept filings submitted on February 20th. {expires: 2023-02-21} Continue reading "SEC Closed Monday, February 20" »
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LeAnn Dey
in FERC, SEC at 11:08

Friday, February 17. 2023

SEC Announces Rule Proposal to Update Privacy Act Rule

On February 14th, the SEC proposed a rule that would modify its regulations under the Privacy Act of 1974, the primary law that regulates how personal information is handled within the federal government. The existing rules include procedures for making Privacy Act requests, such as requests for the accessing and amending of records related to the individual making the request. The proposed rule is intended to clarify, modernize and enhance the language of a number of procedural provisions. Continue reading "SEC Announces Rule Proposal to Update Privacy..." »
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LeAnn Dey
in SEC at 07:00

Thursday, February 16. 2023

Novaworks to Host Free Webinar on Pay Versus Performance and Executive Compensation Disclosures

Novaworks will host a virtual seminar to help filers adjust to the changes associated with the SEC’s adoption of final rules regarding Pay Versus Performance, the Executive Compensation Disclosure, and the disclosure of the recovery of erroneously awarded compensation (clawbacks). This webinar is specifically designed for filers who would like to have certainty and ease of mind when complying with the SEC’s XBRL submission requirements. The free event will be held Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. ET. {expires: 2023-02-23} Continue reading "Novaworks to Host Free Webinar on Pay Versus..." »
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LeAnn Dey
in Events, Novaworks News, SEC, XBRL at 07:51

Friday, February 10. 2023

SEC’s Division of Examinations Releases 2023 Priorities

On February 7th, SEC’s Division of Examinations issued its 2023 examination priorities, the publication that  details the Division’s risk-based approach, including the areas it believes may present possible risks to the integrity of the US capital markets and investors. When compiling the examination priorities, the Division is guided by its objectives to promote and improve compliance, prevent fraud, monitor risks, and inform policy. Continue reading "SEC’s Division of Examinations Releases 2023..." »
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LeAnn Dey
in Investor Education, SEC at 13:29

SEC’s Division of Investment Management and Division of Trading and Markets to Hold Open Meeting

SEC staff in the Division of Investment Management and the Division of Trading and Markets will hold an open meeting via webcast on sec.gov to address the topics of Shortening the Settlement Cycle and Safeguarding Advisory Client Assets. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET and is free and open for the public to attend. {expires: 2023-02-16} Continue reading "SEC’s Division of Investment Management and..." »
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LeAnn Dey
in Events, Investor Education, SEC at 08:36

Monday, February 06. 2023

SEC Issues Reminder of Upcoming Form 144 Electronic Filing Compliance Deadline

The SEC has reminded affected filers about the April 13, 2023 compliance deadline for transitioning from paper filing to electronic filing for Form 144. In accordance with the SEC’s June 2022 adopted amendments concerning EDGAR filing requirements, certain Form 144 filings must be made on the SEC’s EDGAR system, for which filers must ensure that they have an account. The electronic filing requirement applies to all Form 144 filings except for related to securities of issuers that do not file 1934 Act reports with the SEC on EDGAR. Continue reading "SEC Issues Reminder of Upcoming Form 144..." »
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LeAnn Dey
in Novaworks News, SEC, SEC Filing Help at 17:02

SEC’s Small Business Advisory Committee to Discuss Capital Raising in 2023

The SEC’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET. The Committee will address matters related to facilitating start-up creation and growth by discussing what makes entrepreneurial communities work effectively. Members of the public may join the live meeting via webcast on sec.gov. {expires: 2023-02-08} Continue reading "SEC’s Small Business Advisory Committee to..." »
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LeAnn Dey
in Events, SEC at 07:10

Wednesday, February 01. 2023

SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance Updates Financial Reporting Manual and Exchange Act Rules, Forms

On January 31st, the SEC announced that it has updated sections of its Division of Corporation Finance Financial Reporting Manual, as well as the Exchange Act Rules and Exchange Act Forms. Continue reading "SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance Updates..." »
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LeAnn Dey
in SEC, SEC Filing Help at 11:00
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