On June 23rd, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released a rule proposal that would amend a number of its financial reporting forms and related filing requirements. The proposed changes are designed to enhance transparency and ensure that the FERC’s financial forms remain accurate and suitable for use. Continue reading "FERC Proposes Rules to Revise Financial Forms..." »

On June 18th, the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) published a joint request for comment to explore ways to update derivatives definitions and clarify interpretive issues under Title VII of Dodd‑Frank. The agencies seek to ensure that regulatory frameworks keep up with ever changing and developing market structures, new financial products, and modern trading practices. Continue reading "SEC, CFTC Solicit Feedback on Modernizing..." »

XBRL US will host a webinar to discuss the benefits and disadvantages of quarterly versus semiannual reporting, and the implications of the SEC’s Semiannual Reporting rule proposal. The webinar will take place on Thursday, June 25, 2026, and will begin at 3:00 p.m. Eastern.
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The SEC will be closed Friday, June 19th, in observance of Freedom Day. The EDGAR System will not receive, process or accept filings on this day. Filings with a due date of Friday, June 19th, will be due the following business day, Monday, June 22nd. The FERC will also be closed in observation of Freedom Day. eForms will accept filings submitted on June 19th.
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On June 11th, the SEC proposed amendments to rescind Rules 611 (the Order Protection Rule) and 610(e) (the Access Rule’s locked/crossed market provision) of Regulation NMS under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The rule proposal is designed to streamline market structure, mitigate costs for market participants, and support competition and innovation, thus impacting the development of equity markets. Continue reading "SEC Proposes Overturning Regulation NMS Rules..." »

In May 2026, the AI and Structured Data Forum, hosted by XBRL US and Center for Research toward Advancing Financial Technologies (CRAFT) at Stevens Institute of Technology, gathered industry leaders from the financial, regulatory, academic, and technology industries to discuss how AI and structured data are reshaping and modernizing financial reporting, auditing, and digital markets. The discussions steered clear of the hype around AI, centering on its practical aspects and offering a grounded assessment of its current capabilities. Continue reading "XBRL US, CRAFT Highlight Recent AI and..." »

XBRL US will host a webinar on how worldwide expansion of XBRL‑tagged data is helping create new tools driven by structured, machine-readable datasets that make financial analysis faster and easier. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, and will begin at 3:00 p.m. Eastern.
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The SEC's New York Regional Office (NYRO) will host a virtual compliance outreach seminar for investment advisers and investment companies in the New York area. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, beginning at 9:15 a.m. Eastern. The event is free and open for the public to attend. Registration is not required.
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On June 8th, the SEC approved rules that establish joint data standards under the Financial Data Transparency Act of 2022 (FDTA). The rulemaking establishes technical standards for data submitted to certain financial regulatory agencies, making financial data more accessible, uniform, and useful to the public. The joint data standards would make it easier for financial institutions to file reports across multiple agencies and help regulators carry out the SEC’s oversight functions with greater efficacy. Continue reading "SEC Adopts Joint Data Standards Rules Under FDTA" »

In February 2026, the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS) announced that the IFRS Accounting Taxonomy 2025 would remain current for the 2026 reporting period as there have been no updates to the technology or content. Stakeholders should continue to use the IFRS Accounting Taxonomy 2025 when tagging financial information, in accordance with local jurisdictional filing requirements. Continue reading "Reminder: IFRS Accounting Taxonomy 2025 Remains..." »

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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On May 14th, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report to satisfy requirements detailed in the Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA). The Act requires the GAO to evaluate the establishment of a Standard Business Reporting-type (SBR) program in the United States and to begin developing shared data standards among financial regulators. The standards are intended to reduce reporting burdens, improve data quality, and steer the United States toward a system similar to SBR used in other countries. Continue reading "GAO Issues Report on Standard Business..." »

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..." »