Securities Law

Exemption From Exchange Act Rule 13f-2 and Related Form SHO

February 7, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission today provided a temporary exemption from compliance with Rule 13f-2 under the Securities Exchange Act and from reporting on Form SHO. As a result of the exemption, filings on initial Form SHO reports from… Full report at: Read More

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Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda Announces Executive Staff and Other Appointments

February 4, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda’s executive staff, which will advise the Acting Chairman on matters before the Commission and work closely with SEC staff. Gabriel Eckstein, Chief of Staff Steven… Full report at: Read More

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SEC Small Business Advisory Committee to Continue Discussing Challenges Facing Emerging Fund Managers, and Explore Hurdles for Small Public Companies Not Listed on a National Securities Exchange

January 30, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee today released the agenda for its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, which will include discussion of capital raising challenges facing emerging fund managers… Full report at: Read More

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Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda Names Natalia Díez Riggin as Senior Advisor and Acting Director of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs

January 30, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda has named Natalia Díez Riggin as Senior Advisor and Acting Director of the Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs.   “I’m thrilled that Natalia has… Full report at: Read More

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Extension of Form PF Amendments Compliance Date

January 29, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission, together with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), extended the compliance date for the amendments to Form PF that were adopted on Feb. 8, 2024. The compliance date for these amendments, which was… Full report at: Read More

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SEC Publishes Annual Staff Report on Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations

January 28, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Credit Ratings (OCR) today published its annual Staff Report on Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (NRSROs) summarizing the findings of the NRSRO examinations and discussing… Full report at: Read More

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Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda Names Acting Senior Staff

January 24, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda’s selections for several senior roles in acting capacities across the Commission to fill vacancies created by recent departures.  “These talented individuals are… Full report at: Read More

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SEC Crypto 2.0: Acting Chairman Uyeda Announces Formation of New Crypto Task Force

January 21, 2025

Today SEC Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda launched a crypto task force dedicated to developing a comprehensive and clear regulatory framework for crypto assets. Commissioner Hester Peirce will lead the task force. Richard Gabbert, Senior Advisor to the… Full report at: Read More

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Mark T. Uyeda Named Acting Chairman of the SEC

January 21, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that President Donald J. Trump has designated Mark T. Uyeda as Acting Chairman of the agency. “I am honored to serve in this capacity after serving as a Commissioner since 2022, and a member of the… Full report at: Read More

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SEC Announces Departure of Acting Enforcement Director Sanjay Wadhwa

January 17, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Sanjay Wadhwa, the Acting Director of the Division of Enforcement, will depart the agency, effective January 31, 2025, after more than 21 years of service with the Commission. “I thank Sanjay… Full report at: Read More

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