The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has adopted new rules that require public companies to disclose substantial information about the material impacts of climate-related risks on their business, financial condition, and governance (the “Final Rules”). The SEC says that
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The FDIC′s Governance Proposal
Mayer Brown welcomes Dale Baker, Vice President, Trust Policy from the American Bankers Association to our upcoming panel discussion on the FDIC’s Governance Proposal.
Webinar, March 15, 2024
12:00 p.m. ET – 1:00 p.m. ET Register here.
On October…
Climate-Risk Disclosure Rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted (in a 3-2 vote) final rules related to climate-related disclosures. These rules had first been proposed in March 2022. In his opening remarks, SEC Chair Gensler noted that the climate-change related disclosure rules will…
Upcoming Investor Advisory Committee Meeting
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on March 7, 2024, during which it will discuss the SEC’s equity market structure proposals. The Committee also will consider a recommendation on digital engagement practices (see here…
Anna Pinedo Recognized by JD Supra’s Client Choice Awards
On March 4, 2024, JD Supra recognized Anna Pinedo as a Top Author for securities law topics as part of its 2024 Client Choice Awards. This is the second year in a row and fourth time Anna has received this distinction in…
ESG and SEC Enforcement
As we anticipate, with some trepidation, this week’s final climate change disclosure rules from the Securities and Exchange Commission, it’s important to remember that those rules will remain only a part of the agency’s ESG agenda. There are several pending proposed…
House to Consider Capital Formation Bills
On March 5, 2024, the House will consider capital formation related legislation, H.R. 2799. This was originally introduced in April 2023 and reported out in July 2023. It is comprised of 19 separate bills. The House Financial Services Committee heard…
Accredited Investor Definition Recommended Changes
As we previously posted, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee met last week to consider changes to the accredited investor definition, which has become a political hot potato. In remarks to the Committee, Commissioner Uyeda…
Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors
The SEC announced an open meeting for March 6, 2024 to vote and consider adoption of final climate-related disclosure requirements for public companies. This comes after nearly two years since the SEC first proposed its controversial rules. Based on public statements from…
SEC Adopts Rules to Require Registration of Certain Persons Engaging in Liquidity-Providing Activities as “Dealers” and “Government Securities Dealers”
Certain Principal Trading Firms, Private Funds, Investment Advisers and Other Market Participants May Become Subject to Registration
On February 5, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules – SEC Rules 3a5-4 and 3a44-2 (collectively, the “Final…