Financial regulatory authorities have paid close attention to executive compensation structures during the past few years. Now, the SEC is adopting rules related to pay versus performance. Recently, the SEC announced that these proposed amendments would require registrants to disclose specific information regarding the relations
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Recently, there has been a significant push from shareholders to increase transparency, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has noticed. Recently, the SEC proposed changes to their beneficial ownership reporting requirements. The changes will take place as amendments to the Exchange Act of 1934, and they will reduc
There are a lot of rights and responsibilities that come with taking a company public, and shareholders are entitled to a significant amount of information in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This includes a rule that governs the process for including shareholder proposals within the com
The environment has been a significant issue during the past few decades, and many companies have taken it upon themselves to become more sustainable. Now, it appears that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will extend its formal regulations related to climate-related disclosures. The SEC has extended its public commen
Investor protections and disclosures are always at the top of the priority list of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the SEC recently announced enhanced disclosure and investor protection measures as they relate to shell companies, private operating companies, and special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). Accordin
Traders face a variety of risks related to clearance and settlement. Now, the SEC might be making changes that can reduce the risks during this process. In February, the SEC announced that it is proposing new amendments and rules to protect investors. The goal of these changes is to reduce the risks faced by investors during sec
Private fund investor protection has been a significant topic of discussion in the financial community during the past few years. Now, it appears that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to issue a new proposal to increase the protection of private fund investors.
The commission has voted to propose new a
There are significant risks related to the clearance and settlement of certain securities. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed certain rule changes to increase transparency and reduce the risk of these transactions.
The new rule changes would shorten the standard settlement cycle for the vast majority of
On January 29, 2021, The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee virtually hosted a public meeting that fixated on the experiences of smaller public companies and the Commission’s recent Securities Act Rule 701 and Form S-8 proposals. The committee meeting consisted of two s
On Feb. 6, 2020, Commissioner Hester M. Peirce proposed a safe harbor for security token offerings. This safe harbor will exempt cryptocurrency and blockchain from federal securities registration regulations provided they satisfy certain conditions. This has been received very well in the digital currency community which was sta
On March 4th, the SEC proposed a series of amendments to improve crowdfunding regulations and the exempt offering framework. The proposal is aiming to promote capital formation and expand investment opportunities. Whether its raising seed capital or on the path to an initial public offering, a majority of entrepreneurs and emerg