Newsfile SEC Press Digest News Releases

SEC Appoints Kathleen Hutchinson as Director of Office of International Affairs

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:39:00 -0400

Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - June 24, 2026) - The Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed Kathleen M. Hutchinson as Director of the agency’s Office of International Affairs (OIA). OIA advises the Commission on international policy matters, coordinates with foreign authorities across the globe to facilitate cross-border enforcement and supervisory cooperation and provides technical assistance. Ms. Hutchinson has served as OIA’s Acting Director since January...

SEC, CFTC Seek Public Comment to Further Clarify and Harmonize Derivatives Product Definitions

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:54:00 -0400

Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - June 18, 2026) - The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission today issued a joint request for public comment on potential opportunities to further update, clarify, and harmonize certain derivatives product definitions and interpretive issues. The request for comment is intended to support the Commissions’ ongoing evaluation of whether current regulatory definitions, interpretations, and jurisdictional...

SEC, CFTC Seek Public Input on Data Reporting Frameworks for Security-Based Swap and Swap Markets

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:53:00 -0400

Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - June 18, 2026) - The Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission today issued a joint request for public comment on potential opportunities to harmonize, modernize, and streamline data reporting requirements in their regulation of the security-based swap and swap markets, respectively. “Extensive data collection, if not appropriately calibrated, can hinder, rather than enhance, understanding and...

SEC Appoints John Moses as Director of the Office of Investor Education and Assistance

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:07:00 -0400

Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2026) - The Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed John Moses as Director of the agency’s Office of Investor Education and Assistance, which provides services and resources to help investors build their financial futures and protect against investment fraud.Mr. Moses joined the SEC staff in 2016 and has served in a variety of positions, including as Managing Executive in the Office of the Chairman before becoming a Deputy Director in the...

SEC Proposes Rescission of Regulation NMS Rules 611 and 610(e)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:19:00 -0400

Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - June 11, 2026) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed amendments to rescind Rules 611 and 610(e) of Regulation NMS.“After two decades of Rule 611, it is high time that the Commission review its unintended consequences that have hindered — rather than enhanced — the long-term growth of our markets,” said SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins. “This proposal is intended to simplify market structure and reduce costs for market participants while allowing...

SEC Establishes Joint Data Standards as Required Under the Financial Data Transparency Act of 2022

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:45:00 -0400

Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - June 8, 2026) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission established joint data standards under the Financial Data Transparency Act of 2022. The final rule establishes technical standards for data submitted to certain financial regulatory agencies. Eight additional agencies have established or are expected to act on establishing the joint standards: the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the Consumer...

SEC Announces New Members of Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:18:00 -0400

Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - June 4, 2026) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced five new members of the Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee. The new members were appointed to four-year terms and will join the 15 current Commission-appointed committee members. “I thank the new members for their willingness to serve on the advisory committee, which plays an important role in advising the Commission in our work to facilitate capital formation for...

SEC Publishes Draft Strategic Plan for Public Comment

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:58:00 -0400

Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - June 2, 2026) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today published a Draft Strategic Plan that focuses on returning the agency to the core mission set by Congress more than 90 years ago: protecting investors; maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and facilitating capital formation.“During my tenure as Chairman, the Commission will not stray from this core three-part mission, and the Draft Strategic Plan focuses on three important goals to...

SEC Announces Four New Members of Investor Advisory Committee

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:20:00 -0400

Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - June 1, 2026) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced four new members to fill vacancies on its Investor Advisory Committee. Three of the four new members will serve four-year terms, while the fourth new member will serve as the designated representative of the interests of senior citizens. These four new members join nine current committee members. The committee, established pursuant to Section 39 of the Securities Exchange Act of...

SEC Proposes Rescission of Climate-Related Disclosure Rules

Fri, 29 May 2026 11:50:00 -0400

Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - May 29, 2026) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed the rescission of overly burdensome and costly rules that require companies to provide certain climate-related information in their registration statements and annual reports. The Commission’s proposal focuses on returning the agency to its core mandate – in line with its legal authority – and restoring a materiality-focused approach to securities regulation.“SEC disclosure obligations...