Tag: investor_protection
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SEC to Host Virtual National Compliance Outreach Seminar on Nov. 19
The 2026 Compliance Outreach Program National Seminar, aimed at chief compliance officers of investment companies and investment advisers, will run from 8:30 A.M. ET.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegalBankingEducation Securities and Exchange CommissionCompliance Outreach ProgramInvestment AdvisersInvestment CompaniesInvestor ProtectionVirtual Seminarchief compliance officersWashington, DC
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SEC Joins Global Regulators to Issue Investor Fraud Awareness Bulletin for World Investor Week
The SEC and global financial regulators issued a joint investor bulletin for World Investor Week, urging investors to stay resilient amid changing conditions and to guard against fraud.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSAFinancial MarketsLegalSocial Issues Securities and Exchange CommissionWorld Investor Weekinvestor bulletinfraud awarenessfinancial regulatorsinvestor protection
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SEC Warns Public of Government Imposter Scams on Elder Abuse Awareness Day
On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the SEC warns against government imposter scams. Fraudsters impersonate SEC officials via social media and text messages, luring victims with fake stock tips, advance fee fraud, and threats. Verify communications by calling the SEC…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegalSocial IssuesEducation World Elder Abuse Awareness DayGovernment Imposter ScamsSECFraudAdvance Fee FraudInvestor ProtectionScams
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SEC Unveils Draft Strategic Plan for Public Comment
The SEC has published a Draft Strategic Plan for public comment, aiming to refocus on its original mission of protecting investors and ensuring fair, orderly, and efficient markets, as mandated by Congress over 90 years ago.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsLegal Securities and Exchange CommissionSECStrategic PlanPublic CommentInvestor ProtectionFinancial RegulationUS
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SEC Proposes Reforms to Streamline Public Company Offerings and Reporting
The SEC proposes reforms to registered offerings, aiming for greater efficiency and cost savings for public companies. The amendments also seek to simplify reporting requirements while maintaining strong investor protections.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsEconomyLegal SECRegistered OfferingsPublic CompaniesRegulatory ReformInvestor ProtectionReporting RequirementsFinance