PBGC’s Insurance Programs Are in Strong Financial Shape, Report Says
Both single and multiemployer programs are in the green for years into the future.
Regulation
SEC Charges Hex Crypto Token Owner with Fraud and Offering Unregistered Securities
Richard Heart allegedly offered more than $1 billion in unregistered digital securities and stole $12 million in investor funds, according to the SEC
SEC Proposes New Conflict of Interest Regime for Predictive Technology
A wide range of technology would be swept up by the proposal, which forbids conflict disclosure as an alternative to elimination related to the covered technologies.
House Republicans, Senate Democrats Agree on PBGC Administrative Funding
If the bills are reconciled, the PBGC would receive $513 million in funding, with adjustments made for additional terminated plans.
SEC Finalizes Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules
Issuers will have to disclose ‘material cybersecurity incidents’ within 4 business days.
PBGC Clarifies ‘Return Seeking’ and ‘Investment Grade’ for SFA Purposes
Reacting to some confusion about the terms’ precise meanings, the PBGC clarified and provided examples of both.
House Republicans Propose 11 Bills Reforming Proxy Advisory Services
The bills would make it substantially easier for issuers to exclude proposals and harder for the SEC to compel them to include proposals on proxy statements.
SEC Chair Gensler Says Crypto Is ‘Rife With Fraud’
The comments come as the SEC reviews applications for six Bitcoin ETFs.
Changes to Pension Risk Transfer Rules Might Be Coming
The ERISA Advisory Council met this week to discuss possible changes to IB 95-1, which outlines how fiduciaries should select an annuity provider.
‘Transformative’ Artificial Intelligence May Still Present Conflicts of Interest
At a talk hosted by the National Press Club, SEC Chair Gary Gensler explained that while AI presents many economic opportunities, there is also major potential for conflicts of interest.
PBGC Assists Automotive, Trucker, Retail Pension Plans
The total assistance to three multiemployer plans amounted to more than $1.4 billion.
Congressional Interest in Proxy Voting Services Escalates
The House Committee on Financial Services held two hearings related to proxy voting on Thursday.
Senate, House Advance Very Different SEC, IRS Spending Bills
House Republicans support blocking the SEC’s market structure proposals, but Senate Democrats do not.
PBGC Updates Terminated Single-Employer Plan Benefits
The PBGC updated ambiguous regulations and practices, such as when lump sum payments are acceptable under their trusteeship.
Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to SEC Administrative Courts
The case has implications for the administrative and enforcement authority of many executive agencies beyond the SEC.