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August 23, 2017
Outsourced CCO Sanctioned for Firms' Failure to File Timely, Accurate Reports Learn more -
August 22, 2017
OCIE Risk Alert Highlights Cybersecurity Shortcomings; GAO Report Assesses SEC's Cyber Preparedness Learn more -
August 21, 2017
Favorable Regulatory Landscape Predicted for Financial Institutions; FSOC Agencies Seek Consensus on Volcker Rule Changes Learn more -
August 17, 2017
Report Sees Steep Drop in Regulatory Penalties Levied Against Industry in 2017 Learn more -
August 16, 2017
DOL Extends Fiduciary Rule Transition Period and Applicability Dates; Releases Additional FAQs Learn more -
August 15, 2017
LIBOR Phase-Out May Initially Bring Some Uncertainty in Markets Learn more -
August 14, 2017
Morningstar Study Finds Investors Overreact to Fund Management Changes Learn more -
August 10, 2017
Fintech Firm Applies for Banking Charter; Venture Firms Pour Money into Startups Learn more -
August 9, 2017
SEC Inquiry and Report Foreshadows Increased Scrutiny for Digital Coin Companies Learn more -
August 8, 2017
SSGA Withholds Votes for Board Chairs, Nominating and Governance Members over Lack of Female Directors Learn more -
August 7, 2017
Law Professor Eyed for SEC Commissioner Slot; Clayton Speech Gives Nod to Active Investing Learn more -
August 4, 2017
IM Director David Grim to Leave Agency Learn more -
August 3, 2017
Appeals Court Affirms that Plaintiff in 36(b) Case Lacked Standing to Challenge Acquired Fund Fees Learn more -
August 2, 2017
Researchers Find Industry Shifts Contributing to "Noise" in Price of Securities Learn more -
August 1, 2017
SEC Rulemaking Agenda Pared for Fiscal Year 2017 Learn more -
July 31, 2017
Piwowar Letter Lays Out Concerns with Fiduciary Rule; Firms Request Compliance Date Delay Learn more -
July 27, 2017
Hester Peirce to be Nominated as SEC Commissioner Learn more -
July 26, 2017
Lawmakers ask Clayton to Revisit Board Diversity Initiatives, Consider New Rule Learn more -
July 25, 2017
Fed Sees Minor Liquidity Challenges, Continued Resilience in Financial Sector Learn more -
July 24, 2017
Clayton Charts Path Forward with Key Principles, Says Regulatory Architecture is Sound Learn more