On October 28, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) staff released for public review and comment proposed GAAP Taxonomy improvements and related release notes to reflect proposed Accounting Standard Updates (ASUs). Continue reading "FASB GAAP Taxonomy Improvements for Revenue..." »

The XBRL staff of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued proposed additions to the 2027 Data Quality Committee Rules Taxonomy (DQCRT). The taxonomy communicates XBRL US Data Quality Committee (DQC) validation rules primarily for regulatory use, while allowing regulators discretion in deciding which rules to adopt for validation. Continue reading "XBRL Staff Issues Proposed 2027 DQC Rules..." »

The SEC’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss IPO modernization and regulation crowdfunding (Reg CF). Staff also will consider items concerning rules and regulations affecting small and emerging businesses and their investors under the federal securities laws. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Eastern.
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SEC staff will host a public event that will feature panel discussions on how market participants use machine-understandable data and super intelligence (SI), Staff will discuss the associated risks and costs as well as ways the SEC can further support the adoption of these technologies. The event will take place on Monday, November 9, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET, and is open for the public to attend in person or on the SEC’s site. Registration is only required for those attending in person. Continue reading "SEC to Explore the Role of..." »

On October 9, the SEC proposed amendments to broaden the categories of securities eligible for cross‑trading by registered funds, aiming to modernize rulemaking that has become restrictive following changes to valuation requirements in 2020. The revisions are intended to better align the cross‑trading framework with current fixed‑income markets, where pricing data is easier to observe and verification practices have improved. The proposal also includes corresponding updates to Form N‑PORT and Form N‑MFP so that funds may report cross‑trading activity in a more consistent and transparent manner. Continue reading "SEC Proposes Expanded Cross‑Trading Eligibility..." »

On October 9, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) staff released proposed technical and other conforming enhancements for the 2027 GAAP Financial Reporting Taxonomy, along with related release notes for public review and comment. Continue reading "FASB Proposes Technical and Conforming Changes..." »

On October 1, the SEC proposed updates to the Investment Company Act custody rules and amendments to the Advisers Act custody rule to modernize how advisers and regulated funds safeguard crypto assets. The proposal highlights risks unique to digital assets, such as securing private keys, addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and the irreversible on‑chain transactions, while clarifying when advisers and regulated funds can rely on permitted custodians, including certain State‑chartered trust companies. The proposal also outlines conditions under which advisers and regulated funds may use self‑custody in limited circumstances. Continue reading "SEC Proposes Rulemaking Related to Custody..." »

The SEC will be closed Monday, October 12th in observance of Indigenous Peoples/Columbus Day. The EDGAR System will not receive, process or accept filings on this day. Filings with a due date of October 12th will be due the following business day. The FERC will also be closed in observation of Indigenous Peoples/Columbus Day. eForms will accept filings submitted on October 12th.
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On October 7, the EDGAR Business Office issued a preview of upcoming updates to the EDGAR system’s technical specifications ahead of the next software release, currently scheduled for December 7, 2026. Continue reading "SEC Provides Preview of December 2026 EDGAR..." »

On October 1, the SEC announced updates to the fee rate table that will take effect for fiscal year 2027.

Staff advises filers to click “Fee Rate Table” under Information Exchange in the left navigation bar to review the current rates before preparing header information for any fee‑bearing filings. For additional filing‑fee information, visit the EDGAR Filing Fees webpage or call the Office of Financial Management at 202‑551‑8900, option 1. Continue reading "EDGAR Release 26.3.u1" »

The SEC’s Divisions of Investment Management and Corporation Finance will hold an open meeting via webcast on the SEC’s site to discuss potential amendments affecting performance‑based adviser compensation, closed‑end fund repurchase and share‑class rules, and criteria for accredited investor qualifications.
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On September 16, the SEC proposed amendments to modernize its proxy solicitation framework, address developments since certain requirements were adopted or last amended, and simplify compliance for registrants. The proposal focuses on requirements associated with annual reports, incorporated documents, exempt solicitations, and the broker search process. Continue reading "SEC Proposes Modernization of Proxy..." »

On September 16, the SEC proposed rescinding Rule 14a-8, the shareholder proposal rule, which governs when companies must include shareholder proposals in their proxy materials. Rescission would leave those determinations to state law and company governing documents, where permitted by state law. The SEC concluded that the rule exceeds its statutory authority under Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act and that many of the original justifications for adopting the rule have not been proven or are less relevant today. Continue reading "SEC Proposes Changes to Shareholder Proposal..." »

On September 14th, the SEC announced that it is adopting amendments to Volume II of the EDGAR system Filer Manual and related rules and forms. EDGAR Release 26.3 is effective in the EDGAR system as of September 14, 2026. Continue reading "SEC Adopts Updated EDGAR Filer Manual" »

On September 14, the SEC released the draft 2027 updates to its technical taxonomy design, providing an early look at the changes developed through the annual review and update process for all SEC taxonomies accepted in the EDGAR system. The draft reflects the SEC’s ongoing efforts to keep the taxonomies aligned with current reporting practices and evolving filer needs. Continue reading "SEC Publishes 2027 Draft Taxonomies for Review..." »