SEC nearly doubles crypto-threat staff
The Securities and Exchange Commission is adding 20 positions to the unit responsible for protecting investors in crypto markets and from cyber-related threats.
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MSRB proposes to extend SEC’s Regulation Best Interest to bank dealers
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board today proposed a rule change that would amend an existing rule on the suitability of recommendations and transactions.
SEC Proposes First-Ever Climate Risk Disclosures for Public Companies
The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed a much-anticipated set of requirements for public companies to disclose information about climate risks affecting them, their greenhouse gas footprints and any emissions-reduction plans they may have adopted.
SEC Issues Proposal on Cyber Risk Management, Incident Reporting
A new proposal by the Securities and Exchange Commission today would create new requirements for public companies regarding the disclosure of cybersecurity incidents.
SEC to Modernize Share Repurchase Disclosures, Strengthen Insider Trading Protections
The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed changes to modernize and improve disclosure about repurchases of an issuer’s equity securities that are registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
ABA Urges Tailored Securities Lending Reporting to Minimize Burdens, Market Disruptions
ABA told the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday that proposed new disclosure rules for the reporting of securities loans would impose a “considerable expense” to institutional investors and their agent lenders engaging in securities lending activities and urged reasonable amendments to reduce reporting burdens.
SEC Signals Reflect Administration’s Climate Change Concerns
As the SEC considers comments from its recent request for information on climate change disclosures, the Office of Corporation Finance has published a model comment letter consisting of comments that recently have been sent to various SEC registrants related to climate change.
Key Takeaways From the 2021 AICPA National Conference
This year’s AICPA annual conference brought together key players in the bank accounting space, including banking agencies and banks and audit firms of all sizes. The event served as a forum for public statements, insight and market intel from these institutions.
Cryptocurrencies and Exchanges Will Face Increased Regulatory Focus
Whatever the specifics, we can be certain that every business that deals with virtual currencies will be affected as well.