SEC Proposes Rule Reducing Frequency of Public Company Reporting
The proposal from the Securities and Exchange Commission would allow public companies to switch to semiannual financial reporting, rather than quarterly.
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Bill Targeting Proxy Advisers Advances From House Committee
The legislation aims to curb required disclosures tied to political, social or environmental priorities unless they affect investment or voting decisions.
Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Pledges Independence Under Senate Scrutiny
President Donald Trump’s choice to head the Federal Reserve outlined his plans for an inflation overhaul and sidestepped rate questions.
SEC, CFTC Propose Reduced Reporting Requirements for Private Funds
The changes would undo enhanced requirements put in place under former President Joe Biden.
Federal Guidance: Proxy Advisers, Others May Be ERISA Fiduciaries
The Department of Labor clarified that proxy advisers “regularly fit the definition of functional fiduciaries” and that the actions of managers, sovereign funds and others could also make them advice fiduciaries.
Proposed Federal Budget for Fiscal 2027 Would Cut Staff, Funds for SEC, CFTC
The plan would further affect agencies already grappling with reduced staffing.
Weyerhaeuser PRT Complaint Tossed, Plaintiffs Granted Standing
The case can be amended and refiled in the same district court.
How Endowments and Foundations Can Deal With Federal Regulation Changes
Consultants and attorneys explain how these institutions can prepare for new standards.
Need for Tax Optimization, Liquidity Could Change ‘Endowment Model’
Higher tax bills may change the risk/return profile for a variety of asset classes that have long been favored by endowments and foundations.
FINRA Enforcement Cases Fell in 2025, While Settlement Volume Rose
One case against Robinhood was responsible for year-over-year gains in settlements.
Lawmakers Clash Over Tokenization as Congress Weighs Regulations
Wednesday’s hearing came as the Clarity Act has hit a snag in the Senate.
SEC Enforcement Division Director Steps Down
Margaret Ryan is succeeded by Sam Waldon, who has returned to the role of acting director.
SEC’s Arbitration Shift Still Sparks Fears Over US Stock Valuations
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s September 2025 policy shift on mandatory arbitration clauses has not gained in popularity.
Vanguard Settles States’ Coal Stock Manipulation Complaint for $29.5M
The case, filed by 11 state attorneys general, also named BlackRock and State Street, and those managers have not settled to date.
Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Bar Institutional Investors From Buying Single-Family Homes
The legislation came on the same day President Donald Trump, in his State of the Union speech, said: ‘We want homes for people, not corporations.’