by David Schwartz J.D. CPA | Jan 11, 2023 | All, Change Overview and Rationale, Cross-Post, Disclosure Regimes, Formal Regulatory Remedies
In its recently updated regulatory flexibility agenda, the Securities and Exchange Commission has announced its regulatory priorities for 2023. A mix of old and new business, the Commission’s 2023 plans include finalizing 29 existing proposals and placing 23 new...
by David Schwartz J.D. CPA | Nov 14, 2021 | All, Commentary, Cross-Post
How Data Trusts Can Transform Securities Finance. Certain challenges in securities finance can only be met with better data and newer data models. Market regulators now coping with investor demands for ESG-compliance will have to monitor the disclosures of regulated...
by David Schwartz J.D. CPA | Oct 12, 2021 | All, Cross-Post, Disclosure Regimes
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a proposal to expand investment company disclosures of their proxy voting activities. If adopted, the rules would enhance the information mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and other regulated investment companies are...
by David Schwartz J.D. CPA | May 21, 2021 | All, Commentary, Cross-Post, Formal Regulatory Remedies
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing has taken global financial markets by storm over the last few years. Post-pandemic, the demand for ESG investments has only intensified and has proven to be much more durable than a fad. However, lack of...
by David Schwartz J.D. CPA | Mar 19, 2021 | All, Cross-Post
The European Union has embarked on an aggressive legislative push to make environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations as a focus of financial services industry regulation. The first salvo in the EU push, the Regulation on Sustainability-Related...