Regulation

Regulation

Senate to Begin Deliberations on Latest COVID-19 Relief Bill

The $1.9 trillion relief bill was passed by the House over the weekend.

Source: Benzinga
March 1, 2021
Regulation

SEC to Update Rules on Climate Risk Disclosure

“Now more than ever, investors are considering climate-related issues when making their investment decisions,” Acting Chair Allison Herren Lee says.
Regulation

Early Days of the Biden Presidency: The Quiz

How much have you been following the first few weeks of the Biden administration? Take our quiz to find out.
Regulation

Will Cryptocurrencies Play By The Rules?

Institutional interest in Bitcoin may finally force regulators to come to terms with digital money.
Legal

SEC Sues Morningstar Over CMBS Ratings

The firm allegedly made undisclosed changes to its ratings model that allowed issuers to shortchange investors on interest.
Capital Markets

SEC Sends a Message to Social Media Stock Promoters

Commission suspends trading in an over-the-counter stock, SpectraScience, that is being "pumped" on social media sites.
Regulation

SEC Urges Heightened Disclosure During Volatility

Companies should address “the effects of a potential ‘short squeeze’ due to a sudden increase in demand for your stock.”
Fraud

Coinseed Accused of Illegal Digital Token Sales

The crypto platform allegedly sold tokens without registering the offerings and misrepresented the financial services experience of its former CFO.
Legal

Former WageWorks CFO, CEO Settle Accounting Case

Ex-CEO Joseph Jackson and ex-CFO Colm Callan allegedly made false statements that resulted in the improper recognition of $3.6 million in revenue.
Auditing

Audit Chairs Give 2020 Audits Mixed Reviews

In discussions with the PCAOB, audit committee chairs cited areas of auditor strengths and weaknesses.
People

Biden to Name Gary Gensler as SEC Chairman

The appointment of the former CFTC chief "is expected to put an end to the four years of rule-easing" that Wall Street has enjoyed under Jay Clayton.
Regulation

U.S. Adopts New Independent Contractor Rule

"At its core, the rule makes it easier to classify workers as independent contractors rather than employees."
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