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Glass Lewis Releases 2026 Benchmark Policy Guidelines Updates

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Glass Lewis has released its 2026 Benchmark Policy Guidelines, along with its 2026 Benchmark Policy Guidelines on Shareholder Proposals and ESG-related issues, introducing several notable changes ahead of the upcoming proxy...more

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2026 SEC Exam Priorities for Registered Investment Advisers and Registered Investment Companies

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On November 17, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Examinations (the Division) released its Fiscal Year 2026 Examination Priorities (the 2026 Priorities), outlining the key topics that the Division...more

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More on “ISS Releases 9 Benchmark Policy Updates for the US”

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Referencing changing investor sentiment and low support at annual meetings, the 2026 policy update includes significant changes to ISS’ approach to E&S shareholder proposals, replacing a previous presumption of support for...more

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SEC announces examination priorities for fiscal year 2026

On November 17, the SEC’s Division of Examinations published its 2026 examination priorities, outlining key areas of regulatory focus for the upcoming year. ...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Evaluating the SEC’s Rising Whistleblower Denial Rate

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This year has seen a record percentage of whistleblower claim denials by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This rising trend of award denials is a departure from the SEC’s previous track record and may reflect a...more

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UK FCA Findings From Data Quality Review Of Prudential Regulatory Reporting by MIFIDPRU Investment Firms

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published findings from its data quality review of prudential regulatory reporting by MIFIDPRU investment firms, covering submissions from January 2024 to March 2025. The FCA found...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Connections — December 2025

Introducing Series SAFE Preferred: A New Venture Financing Tool - Mintz has launched Series SAFE Preferred, a newly designed early-stage financing security that blends the efficiency of a SAFE with the structural clarity...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day - What Can Lead to an Internal Control Over-ride

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast that brings you daily insights and practical advice for navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned...more

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UK FCA Launches Stablecoins Cohort of Regulatory Sandbox

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a new webpage announcing the launch of a special stablecoins cohort within its Regulatory Sandbox for firms issuing stablecoins. This will enable UK firms planning to...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

AI Today in 5: December 8, 2025, The AI in Battling Edition

Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest edition to the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, Tom Fox will bring you 5 stories about AI to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the AI Today In...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

FCPA Compliance Report - Nicole Di Schino on Harnessing AI for Compliance: Governance, Risks, and Best Practices

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom welcomes Nicole Di Schino, Principal Compliance Services Consultant at Diligent’s Spark Compliance Group, to...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: December 8, 2025, The Surviving Holiday Parties Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News....more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Reporting Season Alert: Five Key Reminders for Form 10-K Filings

As the year-end reporting season approaches, many public companies are starting preparations for their annual reports on Form 10-K to be filed in early 2026. Below are five key reminders as preparations begin....more

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CSA Launches New Tool for Public Consultations

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The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) recently announced a new online consultation tool for stakeholders to provide their comments on proposed regulatory policies and rules. The consultation tool enables stakeholders...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For the Week Ending December 6, 2025

Welcome to 10 For 10, the podcast that brings you the week’s Top 10 compliance stories in one podcast each week. Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you the compliance stories you need to know to end your busy week. Sit...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

Bringing Back Smaller IPOs?

Earlier this week, Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Atkins gave remarks that provided a perspective on measures intended to promote capital formation.  Speaking at the New York Stock Exchange, of course, he noted the...more

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UK Proposals for the Regulation of ESG Ratings

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From 29 June 2028, any firm wishing to provide certain types of “ESG rating” in the UK will need FCA authorisation. The government consulted on this in 2023, and in October 2025 it published draft legislation to implement...more

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SEC Releases 2026 Examination Priorities: Key Implications for Private Fund Advisers

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Summary Exam focus remains anchored in longstanding concerns: fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, valuation, fees and expenses, operational resiliency, and disclosures and filing obligations, despite greater transparency...more

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SEC Further Delays Securities Lending and Short Position Reporting Compliance

On December 3, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an exemptive order extending the compliance dates for two rules: Rule 10c-1a (Reporting of Securities Loans) Rule 13f-2 (Short Position and Short...more

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Streamlined Measures on Post-Authorisation Matters for SFC-Authorised UCITS Funds in Hong Kong

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Under the current regime, eligible UCITS funds from specified jurisdictions are afforded a streamlined authorisation process with the SFC in order to be marketed and sold to retail investors in Hong Kong.  All SFC-authorised...more

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Mutual Recognition of Funds Between Ireland and Hong Kong: A Guide for Irish UCITS Seeking Hong Kong Market Access

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In May 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (the “SFC”) formally launched the mutual recognition of funds arrangement between Hong Kong and Ireland (the “Ireland-HK MRF”) in collaboration with the Central Bank of...more

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EFRAG Provides Its Technical Advice on Draft Simplified ESRS to the European Commission

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On 3 December 2025, EFRAG provided its technical advice on draft simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards (“ESRS”) to the European Commission. The revised ESRS deliver a “reduction of burden for companies” under...more

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Relationships, Rigor and Relentless Detail, December 2025 - Player Profile - Meet Mike Wiederecht and Matt Ziemer

Based in New York, Mike has over 13 years of banking experience, and a degree in finance and mathematics from the University of Notre Dame. With PNC since 2014, Matt is based in Philadelphia and has a degree in economics and...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

SEC Staff Issues No-Action Letter for Fuse Crypto Token

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The NAL provides incremental clarity for innovators in the digital asset space and reduces legal risk for similarly structured rewards tokens....more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

ASIC Report 827 on whistleblowing practices of 134 surveyed companies: how does your company stack up?

On 4 December 2025, ASIC published Report 827, Insights from the ASIC Whistleblower Questionnaire: July 2024 to June 2025 (Report). The Report sets out the findings of a questionnaire conducted by ASIC into the whistleblowing...more

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