On May 5, 2021, the SEC announced that its Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation will host the 40th Annual Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation. The forum will feature inclusive conversations on capital formation from startup to small cap. The remote forum will take place from May 24-27, 2021, with each day’s session beginning at 1:00 p.m. EDT and lasting 90 minutes. The virtual event will highlight how entrepreneurs play a vital role in the capital market’s ecosystem by providing jobs, fostering innovation, and supporting communities. The discussions will feature a diverse group of panelists comprised of entrepreneurs, businesses, and their investors, all with in-depth knowledge of the issues facing small businesses across the country. {expires: 2021-05-28} Continue reading "SEC Announces Virtual 2021 Small Business Forum" »

The SEC has announced that its Philadelphia Regional Office, in cooperation with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the FBI, and the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging, will hold an online outreach event especially for American seniors. Representatives from each agency will discuss the importance of older adults being informed consumers with an emphasis on how seniors can protect themselves from becoming victims of financial fraud. {expires: 2021-05-13} Continue reading "SEC Collaborates with Agencies to Host Virtual..." »

The SEC has announced that it will release EDGAR 21.1.3 on May 10, 2021. Continue reading "SEC Announces Changes Related to EDGAR Release..." »

The FERC will host a Commissioner-led technical conference to discuss wholesale markets administered by ISO New England, Inc. There is no fee to attend, and the conference will be open for the public to attend via webcast. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EDT). {expires: 2021-05-26}
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On April 22, 2021, the SEC announced that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, it has proposed a collection and comment request on the existing collection of information set forth in Rule 17g-7 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The SEC will submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for extension and approval.
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