Newsmakers
SEC Dwindles to 2 Commissioners This Week
Commissioner Hester Peirce confirmed she will step down on October 2.
Tag: US Securities and Exchange Commission
Regulation
New SEC Task Force Focuses on AI Applications
Valerie Szczepanik, the SEC’s chief artificial intelligence officer, is leading the effort to facilitate AI integration across the agency.
Market Moves
Trends Emerging in Active, Unusual Proxy Season
The year could shape what measures end up in proxy seasons going forward and who is casting the votes.
Climate Risk Among SEC’s 2021 Compliance Priorities
The securities regulator will review whether companies’ practices actually match what they report.
SEC to Strengthen Climate Disclosure Requirements
The securities regulator is reviewing how the capital markets are currently managing environmental risk.
Risk
Private Investigator Tech Startup Charged in $18.5 Million Fraud
Funds allegedly were diverted by the CEO for private jet charters, vacations, a luxury car, jewelry, and mortgage payments.