Unprecedented in scope, Congress’ $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package significantly dwarfs relief packages passed during the 2008 financial crisis while also reflecting some lessons learned.
Regulatory Policy
Posted inRegulatory Policy
SEC provides new coronavirus disclosure guidance
The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance published guidance to provide clarity regarding its view on disclosure and other securities law obligations during the escalating coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inInternal Controls
So your company’s CEO has coronavirus. Does the world have to know?
As infections stemming from the coronavirus pandemic continue to mount around the world, publicly traded companies face questions about when and where to disclose that their CEO or other key executives have contracted the virus.
Posted inAccounting & Auditing
Coronavirus begins disrupting public companies’ financial reporting
Companies are reporting ways in which the coronavirus pandemic is hurting their bottom lines, as well as steps they are taking to reduce spending as disruptions ripple through their supply chains and rattle their customer bases.
Posted inAccounting & Auditing
SEC filer definition changes aim to promote going public
The SEC’s revisions to definitions of accelerated and large accelerated filers should provide relief to smaller issuers and reduce costs for certain public companies.
Posted inEurope
FCA seeks comment on proposed climate-related disclosure requirements
The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority is asking for comment on newly published proposals outlining climate-related disclosure requirements for premium listed issuers.
Posted inRegulatory Policy
CFPB the latest federal agency to propose whistleblower program
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants Congress to authorize a program that would reward whistleblowers who provide tips leading to successful prosecutions.
Posted inRegulatory Policy
SEC extends filing deadlines for firms impacted by coronavirus
Certain companies have been granted a reprieve by the SEC, which is extending some filing deadlines due to coronavirus interference.
Posted inRegulatory Enforcement
CFPB’s leadership structure, SEC’s authority on SCOTUS docket this week
The Supreme Court will hear arguments this week in cases that question whether the current structure of the CFPB is constitutional, and whether to curb the SEC’s power to return funds to fleeced investors.
Posted inAccounting & Auditing
Regulatory events coming this spring
Check out information on upcoming events from such regulators as the SEC, FINRA, CFPB, and more.
