Financial Regulatory Updates SEC and Federal Prosecutors Crack Down on $80 Million California Real Estate Ponzi Scheme Targeting Retirees September 27, 2026 Asep Darmawan WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping enforcement action that lays bare the vulnerabilities of senior investors seeking fixed-income security, federal regulators have filed civil fraud charges against two top executives…
Financial Regulatory Updates SEC Sets Agenda for Landmark Roundtable on the Shift to 24-Hour Trading in U.S. Markets September 27, 2026 Neng Nana WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a pivotal move reflecting the rapidly evolving architecture of modern finance, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released the comprehensive agenda and official panelist roster for…
Financial Regulatory Updates SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Tackle Artificial Intelligence in Public Markets and Reg NMS Reform in Upcoming Washington Summit September 27, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan WASHINGTON, D.C. — As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the fundamental architecture of global finance, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Investor Advisory Committee is preparing to step directly into…
Financial Regulatory Updates SEC Moves to Rescind Decades-Old ‘Pay-to-Play’ Rule for Investment Advisers, Citing Overreach and Free Speech Concerns September 27, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan WASHINGTON D.C. — In a regulatory shift with sweeping implications for Wall Street, the political landscape, and the financial advisory industry, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a…
Financial Regulatory Updates SEC Charges New Jersey Man in $16 Million Ponzi Scheme Targeting Ghanaian-American Christian Communities September 26, 2026 Nana WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping regulatory enforcement action that highlights the ongoing vulnerability of faith-based and immigrant communities to sophisticated financial fraud, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced…
Financial Regulatory Updates Transatlantic Regulators Stress-Test Financial Stability: U.S. and British Authorities Convene for High-Level Central Counterparty Resolution Exercise September 26, 2026 Dwi Wanna WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an era marked by heightened macroeconomic volatility, rapid technological integration, and interconnected global financial markets, top-tier financial regulators from the United States and the United Kingdom…
Financial Regulatory Updates SEC Proposes Historic Rescission of Rule 14a-8 and Sweeping Modernization of Federal Proxy Rules September 26, 2026 Laily UPN WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a regulatory shift that promises to fundamentally reshape corporate governance and the landscape of American public companies, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a proposal…
Financial Regulatory Updates SEC Unveils Landmark "Innovation Exemption" to Bridge Traditional Finance and Onchain Tokenized Stock Trading September 26, 2026 Dwi Wanna WASHINGTON D.C. — In a watershed regulatory move that signals a pragmatic pivot toward digital asset integration, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a comprehensive order on September…
Financial Regulatory Updates SEC Charges CMI Capital and Founder Michael D. Williams in $860,000 Fraudulent Investment Scheme Targeting South Florida Law Enforcement September 26, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping regulatory enforcement action that highlights the continuing vulnerabilities of public safety personnel to affinity fraud, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced formal…
Financial Regulatory Updates U.S. Capital Markets Show Resilient Growth in H1 2026: SEC DERA Releases New Data Highlighting Surge in IPOs and Follow-On Offerings September 25, 2026 Reynand Wu WASHINGTON D.C. — In an encouraging sign for the health and vitality of the American financial ecosystem, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA)…
