SEC

SEC Fines Vale $25 Million For Misleading Environmental, Social, and Governance Disclosures

The SEC has settled with Vale SA for deceptive ESG-related disclosures, requiring it to pay $55.9 million in penalties and pre-judgment interest.

SEC Charges Chinese Businessman Miles Guo and Financial Advisor for Unregistered, Fraudulent Offerings

The SEC has charged Miles Guo and William Je with conducting unregistered and fraudulent offerings that raised over $850 million, misappropriating the funds to enrich themselves and their family members.

Proposed Amendments to Regulation S-P to Enhance Protection of Customer Information and Reduce Risk of Identity Theft

The SEC has proposed a new regulation that would require broker-dealers, investment companies, registered investment advisers, and transfer agents to notify affected individuals of security breaches that put their personal financial data at risk.

Securities and Exchange Commission Proposes Expansion of Regulation Systems Compliance and Integrity

The SEC proposed amendments to Regulation SCI to expand and update the set of rules to protect the core technology of key U.S. securities markets entities and ensure their capacity, integrity, resiliency, availability, and security.

Proposal for Increased Cybersecurity Requirements for Market Entities

The SEC proposed new requirements for Market Entities to address their cybersecurity risks, improve transparency, and help protect investors and orderly markets.

SEC Charges Former Investment Adviser with Misappropriating Millions from NBA Players

The SEC has charged ex-investment adviser Darryl Matthew Cohen with misappropriating more than $1 million from three current and former NBA players.

Registration Questions and Answers on Forms MA, MA-I, and MA-NR for Municipal Advisors

The SEC has released staff guidance to address questions about Forms MA, MA-I, and MA-NR in order to make the municipal advisor registration process transparent and efficient.