The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently reviewed the securities disclosure regime for publicly traded banks without holding companies, which differs from the one applicable to bank holding companies and other public companies, and issued recommendations to Congress and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, federal banking regulators review…
Yesterday, on September 1, the Securities and Exchange Commission wrapped up what has been a very busy summer by proposing amendments to the rules and forms governing registered transfer agents. If adopted, this will be the first significant update to this regulatory framework in over four decades, a change many believe is long overdue. As…
Webinar | September 3, 2026
3:30 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. CET | 2:30 p.m. – 3.00 p.m. GMT| 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. EST
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This webinar will focus on the new prospectus rules introduced by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1061 amending Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/980, and their practical implications for annual…
This week, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s 2026 rulemaking agenda (the “Unified Agenda”) was made publicly available (see here). The Unified Agenda sets out the SEC’s rulemaking priorities for the next year, with general timeframes (but these timeframes are guidelines, and should not be considered definite indicators of when rulemakings will happen). The current…
Intelligize Webinar | June 3, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
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The ESG landscape has shifted significantly in recent years, presenting new challenges for organizations operating in this rapidly evolving space. In this session, we will explore the legal and regulatory risks emerging on both sides of the ESG debate and…
While visiting Texas, Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Atkins addressed corporate law matters and disclosure reform issues. Here, we address the Chair’s comments related to disclosure reform. Chair Atkins once again emphasized the need to return to principles of financial materiality when considering disclosure requirements. He noted as well that disclosure requirements should be tailored…
Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins testified before the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs last week, presenting a comprehensive overview and update of the SEC’s priorities and initiatives. Consistent with his various remarks since the start of his tenure, Atkins’ remarks centered on capital formation…
On January 13, 2026, Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Atkins released a statement relating to a comprehensive review of Regulation S-K. In the Chair’s statement, he notes that he has asked the Staff of the Division of Corporation Finance to “engage in a comprehensive review of Regulation S-K.” The Chair notes that the first step…
Although it may seem early, it is already time to start preparing for the 2026 annual report and proxy season. While many disclosure requirements remain consistent from prior years, there has been a significant shift in the focus of, and discourse relating to, the priorities of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Practitioners started to see…
Webinar | November 10, 2025
12:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT
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The proxy and annual reporting season may seem a long way off. However, in light of the amount of work and planning that goes into the proxy statement, annual report, and annual meeting of shareholders, this is the ideal time to…
