The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance will hold an open meeting via webcast on sec.gov to discuss Regulation Crypto Assets, the SEC’s 2026 comprehensive framework that outlines how existing federal securities laws apply to crypto assets and related transactions. The regulation defines when a crypto asset is a security and how different crypto activities fit under SEC and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) jurisdiction.
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On August 5th, the SEC announced that it is creating a Financial Reporting and Accounting Unit within Enforcement to expand its focus on accounting and financial reporting fraud and misconduct. The unit will coordinate with other SEC divisions to support consistent enforcement aligned with Commission priorities. It will be staffed by attorneys and accountants with specialized expertise in financial reporting, accounting, and auditing. Continue reading "SEC Creates Financial Reporting and Accounting..." »

On August 4th, the SEC announced that it is amending rules related to delegating authority to its staff. The final rule updates the way certain responsibilities are assigned to staff, allowing the agency to operate more efficiently. The SEC adopted technical amendments to investment company governance rules to update the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) after a federal court withdrew two 2004 requirements. The court invalidated the 75% disinterested‑director requirement and the independent‑chair requirement, which legally reverted funds back to the earlier standard requiring only a simple majority of disinterested directors. Continue reading "SEC Adopts Investment Company Governance..." »

On July 27th, the MSRB released for public review and comment a rule proposal with the SEC that would update Rule G‑27, modernize dealer supervision requirements, and reflect current business practices, including hybrid work environments. The proposal is part of the MSRB’s ongoing retrospective rule review. The MSRB notes that technological advances allow firms to supervise municipal securities activities with increased efficacy across decentralized locations. The proposed rules are designed to provide dealers with more flexibility without modifying core supervisory obligations. Continue reading "MSRB Proposes Updates to Dealer Supervision..." »

The SEC has proposed a rule regarding Regulation E‑Delivery that would update how companies send required information to investors. The proposed rule acknowledges that the current systems rely heavily on paper, though most users receive and transmit information digitally. The SEC seeks to shift toward a simple, modern rule that makes electronic delivery the default, while still allowing requests for paper. Continue reading "SEC Proposes New E-Delivery Rule to Improve..." »