On October 1, the SEC proposed updates to the Investment Company Act custody rules and amendments to the Advisers Act custody rule to modernize how advisers and regulated funds safeguard crypto assets. The proposal highlights risks unique to digital assets, such as securing private keys, addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and the irreversible on‑chain transactions, while clarifying when advisers and regulated funds can rely on permitted custodians, including certain State‑chartered trust companies. The proposal also outlines conditions under which advisers and regulated funds may use self‑custody in limited circumstances. Continue reading "SEC Proposes Rulemaking Related to Custody..." »

The SEC will be closed Monday, October 12th in observance of Indigenous Peoples/Columbus Day. The EDGAR System will not receive, process or accept filings on this day. Filings with a due date of October 12th will be due the following business day. The FERC will also be closed in observation of Indigenous Peoples/Columbus Day. eForms will accept filings submitted on October 12th.
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On October 7, the EDGAR Business Office issued a preview of upcoming updates to the EDGAR system’s technical specifications ahead of the next software release, currently scheduled for December 7, 2026. Continue reading "SEC Provides Preview of December 2026 EDGAR..." »

On October 1, the SEC announced updates to the fee rate table that will take effect for fiscal year 2027.

Staff advises filers to click “Fee Rate Table” under Information Exchange in the left navigation bar to review the current rates before preparing header information for any fee‑bearing filings. For additional filing‑fee information, visit the EDGAR Filing Fees webpage or call the Office of Financial Management at 202‑551‑8900, option 1. Continue reading "EDGAR Release 26.3.u1" »