On March 6, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted much-anticipated final rules for climate-related disclosures (Final Rules). The Final Rules, adopted by a 3-2 vote along party lines, will...more
On March 21, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued proposed rules to significantly expand and standardize climate-related disclosures in SEC periodic reports and registration statements. According to...more
In February 2022, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) released the 2022 Report on FINRA’s Examinations and Risk Monitoring Program. This annual document aims to provide guidance to the broker-dealer industry....more
On Oct. 13, 2021, senior officials from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement* convened for a panel discussion at the annual SEC Speaks conference, held virtually for the second consecutive...more
Yesterday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a new “Climate and ESG Task Force” to be housed within its Division of Enforcement and to be led by Acting Deputy Director of Enforcement Kelly L. Gibson. Ms....more