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SEC Issues Concept Release Soliciting Public Comment on Foreign Private Issuer Definition

On June 4, 2025, the SEC issued a concept release soliciting public comment on the definition of “foreign private issuer” (FPI) under U.S. securities laws. The SEC has identified potential changes to the definition that could...more

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SEC Proposes Amendments That Would Place New Cybersecurity Reporting and Disclosure Requirements on Public Companies

On March 9, 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3-1 to propose new rules and amendments under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that would constitute the SEC’s first attempt to adopt specific rules...more

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SEC Proposes Modernization of Beneficial Ownership Reporting: Amendments to Schedules 13D and 13G

On February 10, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed amendments to Schedules 13D and 13G relating to beneficial ownership reports.  Section 13D requires disclosure by investors of the accumulation of...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

SEC Proposal To Modernize MD&A Disclosures and Guidance on MD&A Performance Metrics

On Jan. 30, 2020, the SEC proposed amendments to modernize Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) financial disclosure requirements in Regulation S-K....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

SEC Proposes Amendments To Enhance MD&A Disclosures and Issues New MD&A Interpretative Guidance

The SEC issued documents on January 30, 2020, regarding management discussion and analysis (MD&A) and other disclosures. ...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

SEC Proposes Amendments to the Proxy Rules Regarding Shareholder Proposals and Proxy Voting Advice

On November 5, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), by 3-2 votes, issued two releases proposing a number of amendments to the federal proxy rules. The first release proposed changes to certain procedural...more

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SEC proposes to amend requirements for disclosure on business, legal proceedings and risk factors

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On August 8, the SEC proposed amendments to Regulation S-K to modernize required disclosures on business, legal proceedings and risk factors in Exchange Act and Securities Act filings. The proposed amendments represent the...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

SEC Proposes to Modernize Disclosures of Business, Legal Proceedings and Risk Factors Under Regulation S-K

As reported in a press release issued by the Securities and Exchange Comission (the SEC) on Aug. 8, 2019, the SEC voted to propose amendments to modernize Regulation S-K disclosures, in particular, Item 101(a) (the...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

FINRA Proposes Changes to its Fund Communication Rules

On June 20, 2019, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) proposed amendments to FINRA Rule 2210 (Communications with the Public) and FINRA Rule 2241 (Research Analysts and Research Reports) to further the...more

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Additional FAST Act-Mandated Disclosure Changes Adopted

The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted additional amendments that are intended to simplify disclosure requirements for public companies, investment advisers and investment companies. ...more

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