Tag: Securities and Exchange Commission

Newsmakers February 11, 2026

Manager Who Stole Millions From Pension Clients Files for Congressional Run

Alan Bond was convicted in 2003 for stealing millions in kickback and cherry-picking schemes. Now he is running for a House seat as an independent in New Jersey. Bond says much has changed since then.

Regulation January 30, 2026

Senate Committee Advances Digital Asset Market Structure Bill in Party-Line Vote

Democratic opposition appears likely to hold up the legislation as it moves forward.

Regulation December 3, 2025

SEC Chair Atkins Argues to Reform Company Disclosure Requirements

The change would be one of three pillars on which the first-year chair intends to base attempts to deregulate financial markets.

Regulation November 11, 2025

Investors, Pension Funds Blast SEC’s Green Light for Forced Arbitration

More than 60 institutional investors managing a combined $8 trillion wrote a letter strongly opposing the Securities and Exchange Commission’s position.

Regulation October 9, 2025

SEC Changes Draw Mixed Reactions

While companies have gained flexibility, Oregon’s treasurer is worried about consequences and termed the Securities and Exchange Commission’s decisionmaking process ‘atrocious.’

Market Moves September 16, 2025

Trump Calls for Semiannual Reporting Instead of Quarterly Schedules

The president, in a social media post, suggested that public companies should report every six months, similar to the process used in the EU and other jurisdictions.

Newsmakers August 22, 2025

Margaret Ryan Named Director of SEC’s Enforcement Division

The Marine lawyer and U.S. Armed Forces Court of Appeals judge’s appointment is effective September 2.

Regulation June 13, 2025

SEC Withdraws 14 Biden-Era Rulemaking Proposals

Commission says it does not intend to issue final rules on best execution, ESG, cybersecurity and other proposals.

Regulation June 10, 2025

SEC Announces Director of Investment Management Will Step Down

Natasha Vij Greiner leaves the agency after 23 years, having served in her final role since March 2024.

Regulation May 12, 2025

Lawmakers Ask SEC to Delist Chinese Stocks From US Exchanges

In a letter to the SEC, senators and representatives wrote that a ban would remove an ‘unacceptable risk’ and protect American markets, investors and security.

Regulation February 20, 2025

SEC Announces Unit to Protect Investors From Crypto, AI Scams

The Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit will be led by Laura D’Allaird, who was co-chief of the predecessor Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit.

Newsmakers January 28, 2025

Sam Waldon Named Acting SEC Enforcement Head

Acting SEC Chair Mark Uyeda named the former acting deputy director as acting director of the division of enforcement.

Newsmakers December 20, 2024

Academics Form ‘Shadow SEC’ Group to Facilitate Policy Discussions on Federal Securities Laws

The academic group will seek the “wisest possible federal securities laws and policies” and backed Trump’s pick for SEC chair.

Regulation December 16, 2024

Cantor Fitzgerald Settles SEC Charges Over Misleading SPAC Disclosures

The firm will pay a $6.8 million fine for allegedly making false statements in regulatory filings.

Newsmakers December 5, 2024

Trump’s SEC Nomination Draws Strong Reactions

The appointment of Paul Atkins as SEC chair, pending Senate confirmation, received predictably mixed reactions, with cryptocurrency a hot talking point on both sides.