U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

26 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• SEC Launches Retail Fraud Working Group to Combat Investor Scams · SEC creates new working group to identify and combat fraud targeting everyday investors.
• SEC Reports 86% Surge in IPO Proceeds in Q1 2026 · SEC data shows U.S. IPOs raised $22 billion in Q1 2026, an 86% increase from the prior year.
• SEC and CFTC Seek Public Input on Harmonizing Portfolio Margining Rules · US regulators seek public feedback on aligning portfolio margining frameworks to boost efficiency and reduce fragmentation.
• SEC Appoints Kathleen Hutchinson as Permanent Director of International Affairs · The SEC has named Kathleen Hutchinson as the permanent Director of its Office of International Affairs.
• SEC and CFTC Seek Public Input to Clarify Derivatives Definitions · U.S. regulators invite public comment on harmonizing derivatives product definitions under Title VII.
• SEC and CFTC Seek Public Input on Harmonizing Swap Data Reporting · US regulators ask for feedback on aligning security-based swap and swap data reporting frameworks to reduce costs and complexity.
• SEC Appoints John Moses as Director of Office of Investor Education · John Moses appointed SEC Director of Office of Investor Education and Assistance
• SEC Proposes Rescinding Regulation NMS Rules 611 and 610(e) · SEC Chairman Paul Atkins proposes ending trade-through prohibitions and locking restrictions to simplify market structure.
• SEC Finalizes Joint Data Standards Under 2022 Financial Transparency Act · The SEC and seven other federal agencies established joint data standards to improve financial data interoperability.
• SEC Appoints Five New Members to Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee · The SEC announced five new appointees to its Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee on June 4, 2026.
• SEC Publishes Draft Strategic Plan for Public Comment · SEC Chairman Paul Atkins unveils draft plan to modernize regulation and protect investors.
• SEC Appoints Four New Members to Investor Advisory Committee · The SEC announced four new members to its Investor Advisory Committee on June 1, 2026.
• SEC Proposes Rescinding Climate Disclosure Rules Citing Overreach · SEC Chairman Paul Atkins proposes rescinding climate disclosure rules as exceeding statutory authority.
• SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Discuss Private Markets and Proxy Voting at June 4 Meeting · The SEC Investor Advisory Committee will meet on June 4 to discuss private markets, passive index funds, and proxy voting recommendations.
• SEC and NFA Sign MOU to Enhance Regulatory Coordination on Derivatives and Securities · The SEC and NFA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve information sharing and reduce duplicative oversight.
• SEC Proposes Major Rule Changes to Streamline Public Company Offerings and Reporting · The SEC proposes significant rule changes to simplify public company offerings and reporting requirements, aiming to reduce costs and increase efficiency
• SEC Rescinds No-Deny Policy, Allowing Defendants to Challenge Allegations · The SEC has rescinded a rule requiring defendants to agree not to publicly deny agency allegations in settlements.
• SEC Charges 21 Individuals in Decade-Long Global Insider Trading Scheme · The SEC charged 21 people with a decade-long scheme misappropriating confidential deal information from law firms for insider trading.
• SEC Issues Guidance Supporting Retirement Plans for Small Businesses · The SEC issued guidance clarifying securities law exemptions for pooled employer plans to help small businesses offer retirement savings.
• SEC Proposes Amendments to Permit Optional Semiannual Reporting by Public Companies · SEC proposes allowing public companies to file semiannual reports instead of quarterly ones.
• SEC Deputy Director Jason Burt Retires After 22 Years of Service · Jason Burt departs the SEC Division of Enforcement after a distinguished 22-year career.
• SEC and CFTC Propose Raising Private Fund Reporting Thresholds to $1 Billion · Regulators propose raising Form PF filing thresholds to reduce compliance burdens for smaller investment advisers.
• SEC Chairman Paul Atkins Launches 'Material Matters' Podcast to Discuss Regulatory Insights · SEC Chairman Paul Atkins launches 'Material Matters' podcast featuring interviews with commissioners and industry leaders on regulatory policy.
• SEC Advisory Committee to Hold Meeting on Boosting IPO Activity · SEC Small Business Advisory Committee will meet to discuss strategies for encouraging more companies to go public.
• SEC Seeks Public Comment on Consolidated Audit Trail Reform · SEC Chairman Paul Atkins solicits feedback on CAT funding, governance, and privacy balance.
• SEC Approves Cross-Margining for U.S. Treasury Cash and Futures Markets · SEC grants exemptive order allowing dual-registered broker-dealers to cross-margin U.S. Treasury cash and futures positions.