SEC

The SEC has charged 21 individuals in a decade-long insider trading scheme involving misappropriated information from global law firms, resulting in millions in illicit profits.

The SEC has issued guidance to clarify how federal securities laws apply to pooled employer plans, aiding small businesses in offering retirement benefits.

The SEC has proposed changes to allow public companies to file semiannual reports instead of quarterly ones, aiming to reduce administrative burdens while maintaining transparency.

Jason Burt, Deputy Director of the Division of Enforcement at the SEC, will leave the agency on May 1, 2026, after over 22 years of service.

The SEC and CFTC have proposed amendments to reduce reporting burdens for private funds, aiming to simplify compliance while maintaining necessary oversight.

The SEC has launched a new podcast, 'Material Matters With SEC Chairman Paul Atkins', to provide stakeholders and the public with insights into the agency's policies and initiatives.

The SEC's Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee will meet on April 28, 2026, to discuss ways to encourage more companies to go public through IPOs.

The SEC is seeking public input on the Consolidated Audit Trail and other audit systems as part of a comprehensive review to enhance regulatory processes.

The SEC has approved a conditional order to allow customer cross-margining in the U.S. Treasury market, enhancing market efficiency and stability.

David Woodcock has been appointed as the new Director of the Division of Enforcement at the SEC, starting May 4, 2026. He is currently a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP.