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The 2024 Election Cycle and the SEC

With the U.S. election cycle in full swing and the presidential election just around the corner, there is speculation on how government regulators could be affected by the outcome. In general, commentators have coalesced...more

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Despite Record Year, SEC Must Improve Whistleblower Program to Align with White House Anti-Corruption Initiative

SEC Chair Gary Gensler announced on October 25th that in the 2023 fiscal year, the Commission received a record number of 18,000 whistleblower tips. The SEC Whistleblower Program has grown rapidly and effectively since its...more

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Gensler talks climate with the Chamber

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In his introduction to a conversation late last week with SEC Chair Gary Gensler on “Climate Disclosure Developments: The SEC, California, and EU Extraterritoriality,” the President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s...more

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U.S. SEC Proposes Amendments Regarding Rule 10b5-1 Plans and Related Disclosures

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On December 15, 2021, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) proposed amendments to the affirmative defense in Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and...more

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A Glimpse into Required Climate Risk Disclosure Considerations by the SEC

On July 28, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler delivered remarks at the Principles for Responsible Investment’s Climate and Global Financial Markets Webinar. In his remarks, he offered a glimpse of...more

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Blog: Gensler discusses potential elements of climate risk disclosure rule proposal

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In remarks yesterday on a webinar, “Climate and Global Financial Markets,” from Principles for Responsible Investment, SEC Chair Gary Gensler offered us some clues about what to expect from the SEC’s anticipated climate...more

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Blog: Gensler discusses SEC agenda

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In remarks yesterday at London City Week, SEC Chair Gary Gensler elaborated a bit on the bare bones of some of the almost 50 items on the Reg-Flex Agenda that was made public earlier this month. (See this PubCo post.) In...more

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SEC Chairman: Time to "Freshen Up" Rules Governing 10b5-1 Plans

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Chairman Gensler's comments indicate that new, additional requirements for 10b5-1 plans are likely to be coming. In prepared comments made at The Wall Street Journal's CFO Network event on June 7, 2021, SEC Chairman Gary...more

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Gensler Hints at Proposed Changes to Rule 10b5-1

In public remarks SEC Gary Gensler hinted at the following changes to Rule 10b5-1: - When insiders or companies adopt 10b5-1 plans, there’s currently no cooling off period required before they make their first trade....more

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SEC Chair Gensler Previews Potential Changes for Rule 10b5-1 Plans

On June 7, 2021, in prepared remarks for the CFO Network Summit, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler identified several areas of focus for SEC staff with respect to Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities...more

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SEC Chairman Requests Recommendations on Restricting Rule 10b5-1 Plans

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At a June 7, 2021, conference, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler shared plans to “freshen up” Exchange Act Rule 10b5-1. He directed SEC staff to consider and recommend certain restrictions on the...more

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Blog: Gensler plans to “freshen up” Rule 10b5-1

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Yesterday, in remarks before the WSJ’s CFO Network Summit, SEC Chair Gary Gensler scooped the Summit with news of plans to address issues he and others have identified in Rule 10b5-1 plans. Problems with 10b5-1 plans have...more

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