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Nigerian SEC Orders Freeze of ISIS-Linked Accounts
Politicsvanguard-ng4d ago

Nigerian SEC Orders Freeze of ISIS-Linked Accounts

Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed capital market operators to immediately identify and freeze funds, assets, and other economic resources linked to a Nigerian citizen and three others associated with ISIS.

Criminal Complaint Filed in Thai Share-Reporting Case
FinanceBangkok Post23d ago

Criminal Complaint Filed in Thai Share-Reporting Case

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against an investor for allegedly submitting false disclosure forms related to the ownership and trading of billions of baht worth of shares in six listed companies.

US Judge Approves Elon Musk's SEC Settlement
BusinessYahooseeking-alpha1mo ago2 sources

US Judge Approves Elon Musk's SEC Settlement

A US judge has approved Elon Musk's settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding his tweets about taking Tesla private. The judge expressed misgivings and noted 'red flags' but ultimately allowed the agreement to proceed.

Nigeria's SEC Grants Fresh Licenses to BGL Firms
Businessvanguard-ng1mo ago

Nigeria's SEC Grants Fresh Licenses to BGL Firms

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Nigeria has granted fresh approvals to three companies within the BGL Group. This authorization allows them to resume operations across key segments of the Nigerian capital market.

SEC Moves to Repeal Climate Risk Reporting Rule
PoliticsAPThe Independent2mo ago2 sources

SEC Moves to Repeal Climate Risk Reporting Rule

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving to repeal a rule that requires companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related risks. This action could significantly alter corporate climate disclosures.

SEC Allows Lopez Firm Annual Meeting Amid Dispute
Politicsphilstar3mo ago

SEC Allows Lopez Firm Annual Meeting Amid Dispute

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has permitted a Lopez firm to hold its annual meeting without electing directors, a decision made as the Lopez family dispute widens, with Federico "Piki" Lopez requesting an SEC probe into ABS-CBN's top executives.

SEC Removes Day-Trading Limit, Boosting Brokerage Stocks
FinanceYahooseeking-alpha4mo ago2 sources

SEC Removes Day-Trading Limit, Boosting Brokerage Stocks

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has removed a previous limit on day-trading activity for investors. This regulatory change led to a significant jump in the shares of several investment and brokerage platforms, including Robinhood, Webull, and eToro.

SEC Considers Ending Quarterly Earnings Reports for Companies
BusinesswsjtagesschauYahoo+2seeking-alphazerohedge5mo ago5 sources

SEC Considers Ending Quarterly Earnings Reports for Companies

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly preparing a proposal to eliminate the requirement for companies to report earnings quarterly, a move that could significantly alter corporate disclosure practices and is now being widely reported.

SEC launches virtual asset sandbox
Technologymyjoyonline5mo ago

SEC launches virtual asset sandbox

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially published its guidelines for a regulatory sandbox specifically tailored for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).

NBI Investigates SEA Games and Phisgoc
Politicsinquirer24d ago

NBI Investigates SEA Games and Phisgoc

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines has requested documents from the Commission on Audit (COA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as part of its ongoing probe into the SEA Games and Phisgoc.

Politicsseeking-alpha1mo ago

SEC Proposal for Semiannual Reporting Draws Mixed Reactions

A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposal to shift to semiannual reporting has sparked public backlash, though Exxon has voiced its support for the change. The proposal aims to alter the frequency of financial disclosures by companies.

Worldbloomberg1mo ago

SEC Considers New Rules Amid ETF Market Boom

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly evaluating new regulations for Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) as the market experiences a significant boom, now valued at $16 trillion.

SEC Bans Marketing of Dangote Refinery IPO
Worldvanguard-ng1mo ago

SEC Bans Marketing of Dangote Refinery IPO

Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has banned the marketing and promotion of a purported initial public offering (IPO) by Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE, stating no application for such an offer has been made.

BusinessbloombergFTseeking-alpha2mo ago3 sources

Franklin's Wamco to Pay $100 Million in SEC Settlement

Western Asset Management Company (Wamco), a subsidiary of Franklin Resources, has agreed to pay $100 million in a settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The settlement addresses allegations related to "leech trades."

SEC Prepares Plan for Crypto Stock Trading
FinanceReutersbloombergchannel-news-asia3mo ago3 sources

SEC Prepares Plan for Crypto Stock Trading

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly preparing a plan to allow the trading of cryptocurrency versions of traditional stocks. This development was reported by Bloomberg News.

SEC Delays Prediction Market ETFs Amid CFTC Support
TechnologyYahoo3mo ago

SEC Delays Prediction Market ETFs Amid CFTC Support

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again postponed its decision on prediction market exchange-traded funds (ETFs), even as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) expresses support for the sector.

Elon Musk Settles SEC Lawsuit Over Twitter Stock Disclosures
BusinessAPReutersbloomberg+28NYTFTle-mondeThe GuardianFox Newsberlingskeglobe-and-maillsm-lv+20 more3mo ago31 sources

Elon Musk Settles SEC Lawsuit Over Twitter Stock Disclosures

Elon Musk has reached a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding his disclosures related to the acquisition of Twitter shares. As part of the agreement, Musk will pay a $1.5 million fine.

US SEC Seeks Public Comment on Trading Database
PoliticsReutersYahoochannel-news-asia4mo ago3 sources

US SEC Seeks Public Comment on Trading Database

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated a public comment period regarding a controversial new trading database. The move invites feedback on the proposed system from stakeholders.

Former ADM CFO Denies SEC Accounting Fraud Allegations
FinanceYahoo4mo ago

Former ADM CFO Denies SEC Accounting Fraud Allegations

The former Chief Financial Officer of ADM has denied allegations of accounting fraud brought forth by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This marks a development in an ongoing legal dispute regarding financial irregularities.

SEC Pushes Back Against High-Leverage ETF Plans
Financeadvisor-perspectives5mo ago

SEC Pushes Back Against High-Leverage ETF Plans

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly pushing back against a new wave of planned high-leverage exchange-traded funds (ETFs), using a rare group call to reiterate its concerns about aggressive fund structures.

Nigerian Capital Market Capitalisation surges 125% in 23 months
Financevanguard-ng5mo ago

Nigerian Capital Market Capitalisation surges 125% in 23 months

The Nigerian capital market has recorded a remarkable 125 per cent growth in market capitalisation over the past 23 months, rising from about N55 trillion in April 2024 to over N123.93 trillion, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has disclosed. The post Nigerian Capital Market Capitalisation surges 125% in 23 months appeared first on Vanguard News.

SEC Exempts Data Center Bonds from Key Securitization Rules
Businessadvisor-perspectives6d ago

SEC Exempts Data Center Bonds from Key Securitization Rules

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced an exemption for certain data center bonds from its asset-backed securities rules, making it easier for data center owners to sell asset-backed securities and potentially opening the door for more debt sales as tech firms seek funding for artificial intelligence.

Nigerian SEC Launches Campaign to Recover Unclaimed Dividends
Businessvanguard-ng11d ago

Nigerian SEC Launches Campaign to Recover Unclaimed Dividends

Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated a nationwide awareness campaign aimed at assisting investors and beneficiaries in recovering unclaimed dividends and inherited investments. This effort is part of broader initiatives to strengthen investor protection.

House Democrats Question SEC on AI Agents in Retail Trading
WorldYahoo1mo ago

House Democrats Question SEC on AI Agents in Retail Trading

House Democrats have submitted 13 questions to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the use of AI agents in retail trading. The inquiry aims to address concerns about the impact and regulation of artificial intelligence in financial markets.

Nigerian Capital Market Transitions to T+1 Settlement Cycle
Businesspunch-ngvanguard-ng2mo ago2 sources

Nigerian Capital Market Transitions to T+1 Settlement Cycle

The Nigerian capital market is set to commemorate its transition to a T+1 settlement cycle, aiming for faster trade settlements. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and market operators have completed preparations for this change.

Technologybloombergseeking-alpha2mo ago2 sources

SEC Delays Plan for Crypto Firms to Trade Tokenized Stocks

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed a plan that would have allowed crypto firms exemptions to trade tokenized versions of stocks. This decision has reportedly led to a downturn in the cryptocurrency market.

SEC Imposes 10-Year Term Limit for Broker Directors
BusinessRappler2mo ago

SEC Imposes 10-Year Term Limit for Broker Directors

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has implemented a 10-year cumulative term limit for broker directors. This measure, explained by SEC Chairperson Francis Lim, aims to enhance governance standards and promote regular renewal and independent oversight within institutions.

Ghana SEC Woos Diaspora Investors to Boost Capital Market
Businessmyjoyonline3mo ago

Ghana SEC Woos Diaspora Investors to Boost Capital Market

Ghana's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is actively engaging with diaspora investors and collaborating with the Ghana Embassy in the US to attract more investment into the country's capital market. This initiative follows a period of strong performance by the Ghana Stock Exchange.

SEC Weighs In on Quarterly Reporting Debate
FinanceYahoo3mo ago

SEC Weighs In on Quarterly Reporting Debate

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has offered its perspective on the ongoing debate about whether quarterly financial reporting benefits or harms investors, indicating the discussion is far from settled.

Financebloombergstraits-timesseeking-alpha3mo ago3 sources

White House Reviews SEC Rules to Boost IPOs

The White House is currently reviewing proposed rules from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) aimed at encouraging initial public offerings (IPOs). These rules seek to ease share-offering disclosures to stimulate market activity.

SEC Issues Long-Awaited Crypto Guidance, Defines Digital Assets
TechnologybloombergThe GuardianYahoo+2channel-news-asiaseeking-alpha5mo ago5 sources

SEC Issues Long-Awaited Crypto Guidance, Defines Digital Assets

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued long-awaited cryptocurrency guidance, classifying crypto into five categories and clarifying that securities laws apply only to digital securities, with some experts asserting that tokens are not securities. This guidance aims to define crypto assets more clearly.

Blackwater founder Erik Prince has joined the drone-warfare fray in Ukraine, SEC filings reveal
WorldThe Guardian5mo ago

Blackwater founder Erik Prince has joined the drone-warfare fray in Ukraine, SEC filings reveal

Battle-tested Ukrainian startup that advertises a ‘Killbox’ drone recruited Prince as non-executive chair After multiple sources previously told the Guardian that Erik Prince – Maga ally and founder of the now defunct mercenary company Blackwater – was looking to work with Ukraine’s invaluable drone sector, recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) documents confirm he now is. Swarmer, which bills itself as a battle-tested Ukrainian startup specializing in autonomous drone software, fil...