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On August 11, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued a final rule that permanently removes all requirements for U.S. companies and individuals to report beneficial ownership information under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”).
On July 31, 2026, the SEC settled charges against a New York-based registered investment adviser for calculating and charging advisory fees inconsistently with its advisory agreements and Form ADV Part 2A disclosures and for failing to implement written policies and procedures designed to ensure advisory fees were calculated correctly.
On August 5, 2026, the SEC announced it is establishing a new specialized unit within the Division of Enforcement that is focused on financial reporting fraud cases as well as misconduct in the areas of accounting and auditing.