SEC Rule 17a-1
The documents to be kept and preserved include all
- correspondence
- memoranda
- papers
- books
- notices
- accounts
- other such records
The documents must be retained for a period of at least five years. They must remain easily asscessible for the first two years.
When requested they must be promptly furnished to the SEC.
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SEC proposal offers clarity regarding Exchange Act Rule 15c2-11
The amendment would swap out the term "security" currently included in the rule and replace it with "equity security."
Catherine Ollinger1 min read
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What’s in a name? Part 3: Future outlook
Three-part series exploring the regulation, practice, and future of ESG/sustainability-related fund names.
Vasilka Lalevska, Vlada Gurvich8 min read
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SEC, CFTC sign cooperation memo
The agreement replaces the agencies’ 2018 memorandum and sets out updated procedures for how they can work better together, and apart, from one another.
Alexander Barzacanos2 min read
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SEC amends Enforcement Manual for the first time since 2017
A summary of the key changes reflecting the policy shift, as well as important updates modernizing and standardizing aspects of SEC enforcement processes.
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Atkins discusses CFTC-SEC harmonization and regulatory simplification
Atkins called for non-duplicative SEC-CFTC oversight and more straightforward approval of new products.
Alexander Barzacanos2 min read
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NYSE to pay $9m SEC civil money penalty over opening auctions failure
Critical systems failure involved thousands of securities being transitioned into continuous trading without opening auctions having been conducted.
Catherine Ollinger1 min read
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Crypto wrap: Trump hits out over GENIUS delay, anonymous Iran bets scrutinized, SEC drops Sun case
Our pick of the latest crypto stories.
Carmen Cracknell2 min read
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FINRA opens broad review of arbitration process
The move signals an impending reboot of an often-criticized system.
Alexander Barzacanos3 min read
