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On June 12, 2025, the SEC announced a new final rule “formally withdrawing certain notices of proposed rulemaking issued between March 2022 and November 2023.” These withdrawn proposals make up every remaining proposal under Gensler’s leadership of the SEC during the Biden administration.
Read Morehe FINRA Entitlement Program requires an annual review and certification of user accounts to ensure that all persons with access to FINRA applications, such as the IARD portal, are approved by the Super Account Administrator (SAA) of the adviser.
OCIE released two Risk Alerts to address upcoming compliance expectations for the new Form CRS and Regulation Best Interest requirements. OCIE acknowledges that the COVID-19 pandemic has created unusual issues for firms but will continue to conduct examinations as usual.
While the international COVID-19 outbreak continues to affect the lives of the world’s citizens and, by extension, the United States’ securities infrastructure, the SEC is taking steps to provide relief to firms and funds through delays in form filing and document delivery obligations.
As efforts to contain the COVID-19 virus expand worldwide, the SEC remains focused on maintaining a fair and orderly market and continuing its operations. The Commission has transitioned most of its staff to work remotely and conducts remote exams and enforcement.