GoFiler software is applying the Section 16 changes under EDGAR 26.1 slated for March 18th a day early. We have applied a fix for this issue, however, users that wish to file Section 16 now may either: Continue reading "Section 16 Filing Hot Fix Now Available" »

On March 16, 2026, EDGAR Release 26.1 implemented updates to the EDGAR Filing Website. Continue reading "EDGAR Release 26.1" »

In anticipation of the SEC’s rule changes for Section 16 reporting for foreign private issuers, filers may be looking for ways to prepare ahead of the official EDGAR 26.1 release. To facilitate the transition, Novaworks has released a beta version of GoFiler, which is currently available to GoFiler Complete users who would benefit from a testing environment. Continue reading "Getting Ready for EDGAR 26.1: Using GoFiler..." »

On February 27th, the SEC voted to approve final rule and form amendments under the Exchange Act that reflect recently adopted requirements under the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act (HFIA), which enhance transparency into the holdings and transactions of officers and directors of foreign private issuers (FPIs). Pursuant to the HFIA, Section 16(a) was amended to require directors and officers of FPIs with a class of equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act to disclose their holdings and transactions in the FPI’s equity securities Continue reading "SEC Approves Rule Amendments for Holding..." »

In accordance with EDGAR Next, the SEC now requires enhanced identity verification and multi-factor authentication (MFA) in order for filers to obtain EDGAR account access. The time-based one-time password (TOTP) Secret Key is a common component of authentication used to satisfy those MFA requirements. The TOTP Secret Key is used by an authenticator app to generate the TOTP Code, which is a secure, 6-digit code that changes every thirty seconds. This code is a piece of information that many websites or services will ask a user to provide when they log in to verify their identity. Continue reading "Filing with EDGAR Next Using GoFiler: TOTP..." »

On January 30th, the SEC’s EDGAR Business Office (EBO) updated guidance regarding EDGAR file size limits, including information on how filers may ensure that their file size meets EDGAR requirements. Continue reading "SEC Provides Revised Guidance Related to EDGAR..." »

In accordance with the October 2021 rulemaking, Filing Fee Disclosure and Payment Methods Modernization Release, beginning on March 16, 2026, EDGAR generally will suspend filings instead of issuing warnings for incorrect or incomplete structured filing fee-related information for all filers. EDGAR will continue to issue warnings in certain cases. Continue reading "EDGAR to Begin Suspending Filings for Incorrect..." »

On February 2, 2026, EDGAR Release 26.0.1 implemented updates to the EDGAR Filing Website, EDGAR Online Forms Management Website, Filer Management Website, and APIs. Continue reading "EDGAR Release 26.0.1" »

In March 2025, SEC final rules required electronic filing, submission, or posting of certain forms, filings, and other submissions that broker-dealers, national securities exchanges, national securities associations, clearing agencies, security-based swap dealers, and major security-based swap participants make with the SEC. Continue reading "SEC Releases Draft 2026Q3 Self-Regulatory..." »

In accordance with the December 2025 Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act, each director or officer of a foreign private issuer that has securities registered under Section 12(b) or 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act must file reports under the Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act. This modernization becomes effective March 18, 2026. Continue reading "SEC Announces New Reporting Requirements Under..." »

The SEC has adopted amendments that would require the electronic filing, submission, or posting of certain forms, filings, and other submissions that national securities exchanges, national securities associations, clearing agencies, broker-dealers, security-based swap dealers, and major security-based swap participants make with the SEC. Continue reading "SEC Publishes Draft of Updated 2026..." »

On December 22, 2025, the EDGAR system was updated with Release 25.4 and now supports the updated Filing Fee Disclosure (FFD) Taxonomy. To view the changes included in this updated version, please see the Updated Filing Fee Disclosure (FFD) Taxonomy available on the SEC’s site. Continue reading "SEC Announces 2025 Filing Fee Disclosure (FFD)..." »

Both the SEC and the FERC will be closed Monday, January 19, 2025, in observation of the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. The EDGAR System will not receive, process or accept filings on that day. Filings with a due date of January 19th will be due the following business day, Tuesday, January 20th. eForms will accept filings submitted on January 19th. {expires: 2026-01-20} Continue reading "Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr." »

In March 2025, SEC final rules required electronic filing, submission, or posting of certain forms, filings, and other submissions that broker-dealers, national securities exchanges, national securities associations, clearing agencies, security-based swap dealers, and major security-based swap participants make with the SEC. Pursuant to the rule, exchanges now must file Form 1 applications and amendments through the EDGAR system, partially in Inline XBRL, a structured, machine-readable data format. The draft 2026Q2 Self-Regulatory Organizations (SRO) taxonomy includes the new elements needed for exchanges to tag Form 1. Continue reading "SEC Releases Draft 2026Q2 Self-Regulatory..." »

On January 6th, the SEC announced that effective January 1st, 2026, the Calendar Year 2026 EDGAR Fee Rate Table will be updated to reflect a new interest rate for the current value of funds. To view the current EDGAR Fee Rate Table, visit the home page of the EDGAR Filing Website, and choose Fee Rate Table under the Information Exchange menu in the left navigation bar. Continue reading "SEC Updates EDGAR Fee Rate Table" »