The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission today issued a joint request for public comment on potential opportunities to further update, clarify, and harmonize certain derivatives product definitions and…
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The Securities Law Blog, published by Sallah Astarita, covers topics related to securities regulation and enforcement, including SEC and FINRA investigations, regulatory proceedings, and enforcement actions. It addresses issues such as insider trading, market manipulation, unregistered offerings, and securities fraud. The blog also discusses white-collar criminal defense matters, including grand jury investigations and federal criminal trials. Additionally, it covers securities arbitration and litigation involving broker-dealers, registered representatives, and investment advisors. The blog reflects the expertise of a boutique law firm with experience in complex commercial litigation, compliance defense, and internal investigations across federal, state, and administrative courts.
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SEC, CFTC Seek Public Input on Data Reporting Frameworks for Security-Based Swap and Swap Markets
The Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission today issued a joint request for public comment on potential opportunities to harmonize, modernize, and streamline data reporting requirements in their regulation of the…
SEC Appoints John Moses as Director of the Office of Investor Education and Assistance
The Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed John Moses as Director of the agency’s Office of Investor Education and Assistance, which provides services and resources to help investors build their financial futures and protect against investment…
SEC Proposes Rescission of Regulation NMS Rules 611 and 610(e)
The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed amendments to rescind Rules 611 and 610(e) of Regulation NMS.“After two decades of Rule 611, it is high time that the Commission review its unintended consequences that have hindered — rather than…
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SEC Establishes Joint Data Standards as Required Under the Financial Data Transparency Act of 2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission established joint data standards under the Financial Data Transparency Act of 2022. The final rule establishes technical standards for data submitted to certain financial regulatory agencies. Eight additional…
SEC Proposes Rescission of Climate-Related Disclosure Rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed the rescission of overly burdensome and costly rules that require companies to provide certain climate-related information in their registration statements and annual reports. The Commission’s…
SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Host June 4 Meeting
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting at the SEC Headquarters in Washington D.C. on June 4 at 10 a.m. ET to discuss private markets, passive index funds, and recommendations regarding fund…
SEC and NFA Announce Memorandum of Understanding to Further Harmonize Regulatory Coordination
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and National Futures Association (NFA) today announced that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance their cooperation, coordination, and information sharing in areas of common…
SEC Proposes Transformative Reforms to Help Public Companies Conduct Registered Offerings and Simplify Reporting Requirements
The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed amendments to its rules and forms governing registered offerings that are designed to increase efficiency, flexibility, and cost savings for public companies while maintaining robust investor…
SEC Rescinds Policy Regarding Denials of Settlements in Enforcement Actions
The Securities and Exchange Commission today rescinded a policy, codified in Rule 202.5(e) of its informal rules of procedures, stating that when it chooses to settle an enforcement action in which a sanction is imposed, it will not settle unless…