Chair Mary Jo White announced the launch of a new rulemaking database on Thursday, September 24, in a bid to provide enhanced transparency into the Security and Exchange Commission’s rulemaking process.

On September 22, the Securities and Exchange Commission published a proposed rule that would require mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to implement liquidity risk management programs. Additionally, the SEC proposes to enhance disclosure regarding fund liquidity and redemption practices. The aim is to better ensure that investors can redeem shares and receive assets in a timely manner, particularly when investors are looking to exit during times of market turmoil.

On September 14, 2015, EDGAR 15.3 was released by the Securities and Exchange Commission. This release contained new EDGAR forms and changes to exhibits.

Last month, changes to the SEC’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulations became effective. These changes included an extension to the time frame for FOIA appeals in addition to increased fees for processing FOIA requests.