On July 1st, the SEC’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) released updated US capital‑market statistics and new interactive data visualizations. The revision includes expanded information on asset‑backed securities (ABS), municipal advisors, and additional historical data for ABS and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) issuances. Continue reading "SEC Updates Market Statistics Focusing on..." »

On June 26th, the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) published a joint request for comment to consider ways to expand portfolio and cross‑margining. Input from the public may inform how updates affect the ability of securities and derivatives regulated by the SEC, the CFTC, or both agencies to be consolidated and margined in a unified manner, thus offsetting their risks and managing them in a single framework. Continue reading "SEC, CFTC Seek Feedback on Expanding Portfolio..." »

The SEC will be closed Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day. The EDGAR System will not receive, process or accept filings on this day. Filings with a due date of July 3rd will be due the following business day, Monday, July 6th. The FERC also will be closed in observation of Independence Day. eForms will accept filings submitted on July 3rd.
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The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance periodically makes informal staff interpretations available to the public via the Financial Reporting Manual (FRM). The update does not make any technical changes; it only includes administrative edits, so none of the sections have date tags added. Continue reading "SEC Updates Financial Reporting Manual" »

On June 18th, the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released a joint request for comment to consider ways to harmonize swap data reporting across the security‑based swap and swap markets. The coordinated effort to align swap data reporting is part of the agencies’ ongoing responsibilities pursuant to the Dodd‑Frank Act, which set up distinct but complementary reporting systems for each agency. Continue reading "SEC, CFTC Request Comment on Revising Swap Data..." »

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..." »

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" »

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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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..." »

On May 19th, the SEC proposed reforms intended to improve the efficiency, resilience, and cost‑effectiveness of registered offerings while remaining focused on providing strong investor protections. The proposal seeks to streamline the public‑company reporting framework and more closely align disclosure requirements with a company’s size and phase of development. The proposal is designed to respond to years of increasing regulatory complexity and a sustained drop in the number of public companies. By simplifying offerings and customizing disclosure requirements, the SEC aims to encourage more businesses, especially small and mid‑sized issuers, to go public and remain in the public markets. Continue reading "SEC Proposes to Modernize Registered Offerings..." »