Barr Introduces Another Anti-ESG Bill in House
Mirroring language from Trump-era rules, the Ensuring Sound Guidance Act would require that only pecuniary factors be considered by fiduciaries in investment decisions.
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Legislation Requiring Diversity Disclosures Introduced in House
The Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act would require issuers to disclose information on diversity at the director and executive levels.
Pensions, Asset Managers Broadly Support Tick-Size, Access Fee Updates
The SEC proposed reducing exchange access fees and pricing increments for tick-constrained symbols in December 2022.
Bill to Protect Older Investors Against Scams Passes House
The proposed legislation would create a senior investor task force within the SEC.
SEC Charges Binance, Coinbase as Unregistered Exchanges
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler continues his enforcement efforts against cryptocurrency trading platforms.
SEC Approves Amendments Limiting Use of Credit Ratings
The SEC will no longer consider ratings as part of its definition of ‘investment grade’ under Regulation M.
Comments Ask SEC to Modify Disclosure Requirements for Cyberattacks
Industry leaders also asked that the SEC harmonize the proposals and related disclosures.
Republicans, Democrats Continue to Speak Past Each Other on ESG
Future ESG policy is likely to be influenced more by which party is in power than by its actual merits.
SEC Staff to Provide Recommendations on AI Regulations, Says Chairman Gensler
AI has been a topic of interest for Gensler lately, and this likely marks the first confirmation that the SEC is already working on the issue.
Chamber of Commerce Sues SEC to Stop Stock Buyback Disclosure Rule
The business advocacy group says the SEC is trying to deter stock buybacks by making them more time-consuming, not trying to protect investors.
FINRA, SEC Detail Enforcement Priorities in Reg BI, BE Exams
Officials from the two regulatory groups outlined common missteps discovered while enforcing regulations covering conflicts of interest and trade execution.
Connecticut Leaders Agree to Reform State Pension System
Governor says changes will save the state and its cities more than $840 million over 31 years.
SEC Chairman Stresses Importance of Regs BI, BE at FINRA Conference
Gensler also defended the SEC’s market structure proposals and discussed the future of artificial intelligence in the financial industry.
PBGC Provides Supplemental Assistance to Teamsters Local 966
The plan previously received more than $50 million in December 2022.
After Years of Planning, UK Finally Authorizes First CDC Pension Plan
The Royal Mail finally received authorization for a plan it proposed in 2018 after closing its defined benefit plan.