SEC Rule 10b-5

Extra time allocated to allow for smoother transition to new regime.

Our in-brief roundup of notable stories from the last week.

Agency says rules do not reflect modern environment and change could generate aggregate annual savings of up to $45.6m.

In remarks looking toward her upcoming departure from the SEC, Commissioner Peirce spoke of why US capital markets inspire people globally to raise money and invest in the US.

This articles discusses the rescission proposal and what it means for climate disclosure by US public companies.

Identified problems included nondisclosure of advisers’ financial incentives and clients being charged for services they did not receive.

In parallel enforcement actions, the DOJ and SEC have charged an analyst with two counts each of securities fraud for trading on nonpublic information.

As consumers turn to social media for financial advice, the chances for fraud are a new reality. Global financial regulators have some plans for tackling the problem.