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Craig Clay

President of Global Capital Markets, DFIN

Craig Clay is the president of Global Capital Markets (GCM) at DFIN, the leading provider of solutions to public and private companies subject to SEC reporting requirements and the number one SEC filer in the U.S.

Prior to his current role, he served as senior vice president at R.R. Donnelley (RRD) where he headed the GCM and Legal Process Outsourcing business. Before joining RRD, Craig was a leading financial analyst at American Eurocopter, a subsidiary of Aerospatiale.

Craig received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Baylor University and earned a Master of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University. Craig serves as a trustee for Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City.

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Market Momentum, Software Strength, and the AI Advantage

Market Momentum, Software Strength, and the AI Advantage

May 05, 2026 | Craig Clay

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Webinars
Go Public with Confidence: SEC Reporting and SOX Readiness for Pre-IPO Companies

Go Public with Confidence: SEC Reporting and SOX Readiness for Pre-IPO Companies

April 22, 2026 | Craig Clay

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The Top 5 Things You Should Know About the SEC’s Potential Move to Semiannual Reporting

The Top 5 Things You Should Know About the SEC’s Potential Move to Semiannual Reporting

March 19, 2026 | Craig Clay

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AI at DFIN: Building Confidence When Compliance Matters Most

AI at DFIN: Building Confidence When Compliance Matters Most

February 24, 2026 | Craig Clay

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DFIN the Disruptor: Powering Regulatory Confidence Through Market Cycles

DFIN the Disruptor: Powering Regulatory Confidence Through Market Cycles

February 18, 2026 | Craig Clay

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Section 16(a) Reporting is Coming for Foreign Private Issuers – It’s Time to Act

Section 16(a) Reporting is Coming for Foreign Private Issuers – It’s Time to Act

January 12, 2026 | Craig Clay

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Q4 2025 Market Outlook: Balancing the AI Boom and Economic Reality

Q4 2025 Market Outlook: Balancing the AI Boom and Economic Reality

October 30, 2025 | Craig Clay

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NYC Tech Week Panel Explores a Hot Topic: the IPO Journey

NYC Tech Week Panel Explores a Hot Topic: the IPO Journey

June 05, 2025 | Craig Clay

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DFIN's Software Transformation Boosted by ActiveDisclosure's Strong Quarterly Results

DFIN's Software Transformation Boosted by ActiveDisclosure's Strong Quarterly Results

May 02, 2025 | Craig Clay

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ActiveDisclosure’s Transformation is Winning New Clients for DFIN

ActiveDisclosure’s Transformation is Winning New Clients for DFIN

February 18, 2025 | Craig Clay

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Blogs
Capital Markets Outlook 2025: Opportunities Amid Change

Capital Markets Outlook 2025: Opportunities Amid Change

January 24, 2025 | Craig Clay

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Regulatory Insights for 2025: Navigating a Complex Compliance Landscape

Regulatory Insights for 2025: Navigating a Complex Compliance Landscape

January 23, 2025 | Craig Clay

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Blogs
The M&A Market Was Expected to Rebound in 2025. Here’s a Reality Check.

The M&A Market Was Expected to Rebound in 2025. Here’s a Reality Check.

December 15, 2024 | Craig Clay

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DFIN's Software Success Continues in Third Quarter

DFIN's Software Success Continues in Third Quarter

November 01, 2024 | Craig Clay

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Insights Unleashed: CFOs on Growth, Technology, and M&A in 2025

Insights Unleashed: CFOs on Growth, Technology, and M&A in 2025

October 07, 2024 | Craig Clay

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Venue Results Deliver as Software Solutions Drive DFIN’s Q2 Growth

Venue Results Deliver as Software Solutions Drive DFIN’s Q2 Growth

August 01, 2024 | Craig Clay

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Blogs
FDTA Forum 2024 Highlights a New Era of Financial Reporting

FDTA Forum 2024 Highlights a New Era of Financial Reporting

July 03, 2024 | Craig Clay

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DFIN Q1 Earnings: Software Growth Suggests a Recovery of M&A and IPO Activity May Be Underway

May 03, 2024 | Craig Clay

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Blogs
The SEC’s Climate Rules Are Paused, But Likely Not for Long.

The SEC’s Climate Rules Are Paused, But Likely Not for Long.

April 22, 2024 | Craig Clay

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Blogs
How to Think About AI When You’re Planning an IPO

How to Think About AI When You’re Planning an IPO

February 28, 2024 | Craig Clay

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Software Shines in DFIN’s 2023 Earnings Report

Software Shines in DFIN’s 2023 Earnings Report

February 21, 2024 | Craig Clay

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Blogs
IPO Experts See Better Days Ahead

IPO Experts See Better Days Ahead

February 05, 2024 | Craig Clay

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IPOs, Regulations, and Other Thoughts. Here’s looking at 2024

IPOs, Regulations, and Other Thoughts. Here’s looking at 2024

January 04, 2024 | Craig Clay

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Third-Quarter Earnings Results Highlight DFIN’s Software Strengths

Third-Quarter Earnings Results Highlight DFIN’s Software Strengths

November 08, 2023 | Craig Clay

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Blogs
Financial Reporting Requires Security at Every Level, Every Step of the Way

Financial Reporting Requires Security at Every Level, Every Step of the Way

September 20, 2023 | Craig Clay

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New DFIN Paper Illuminates the Road to a Public Offering

New DFIN Paper Illuminates the Road to a Public Offering

August 04, 2023 | Craig Clay

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Blogs
DFIN’s 2Q Earnings Demonstrate Software’s Continued Strength

DFIN’s 2Q Earnings Demonstrate Software’s Continued Strength

August 02, 2023 | Craig Clay

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Articles
CEO & CISO: A Critical Partnership for Data Management

CEO & CISO: A Critical Partnership for Data Management

July 21, 2023 | Craig Clay

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Blogs
DFIN Software Excels Amid Economic Headwinds

DFIN Software Excels Amid Economic Headwinds

May 03, 2023 | Craig Clay

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Blogs
Listing in America. Why More European Companies May List in the U.S.

Listing in America. Why More European Companies May List in the U.S.

May 03, 2023 | Craig Clay

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Blogs
The Financial Data Transparency Act Takes Center Stage at Municipal Securities Disclosure Conference

The Financial Data Transparency Act Takes Center Stage at Municipal Securities Disclosure Conference

April 28, 2023 | Craig Clay

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Videos
DFIN and Force Management Command Center

DFIN and Force Management Command Center

April 17, 2023 | Craig Clay

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Videos
DFIN's Digital Transformation and How Force Management Platform Assists with Sales

DFIN's Digital Transformation and How Force Management Platform Assists with Sales

April 14, 2023 | Craig Clay

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Blogs
Hester Peirce’s RegTech Speech is Good Sign for Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA) Success

Hester Peirce’s RegTech Speech is Good Sign for Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA) Success

April 13, 2023 | Craig Clay

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Articles
Financial Data Act Pushes Reporting Protocol Into New Era

Financial Data Act Pushes Reporting Protocol Into New Era

March 09, 2023 | Craig Clay

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Blogs
DFIN’s Earnings Report Spotlights Software Transformation

DFIN’s Earnings Report Spotlights Software Transformation

February 22, 2023 | Craig Clay

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Videos
IPO Readiness: Preparing for the Market Return

IPO Readiness: Preparing for the Market Return

December 12, 2022 | Craig Clay

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DFIN’s Transformation on Track as 3Q Results Highlight Software Growth and Higher Margins

DFIN’s Transformation on Track as 3Q Results Highlight Software Growth and Higher Margins

November 02, 2022 | Craig Clay

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Blogs
Software Success Leads DFIN’s Excellent Quarter

Software Success Leads DFIN’s Excellent Quarter

August 04, 2022 | Craig Clay

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Software Solutions Make Gains in DFIN’s First Quarter

Software Solutions Make Gains in DFIN’s First Quarter

May 06, 2022 | Craig Clay

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Blogs
Calibrate SPACs…or Stop in Their Tracks? SEC Proposes Rules to Enhance Disclosure Relating to SPACs

Calibrate SPACs…or Stop in Their Tracks? SEC Proposes Rules to Enhance Disclosure Relating to SPACs

March 31, 2022 | Craig Clay

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Blogs
The Road to Private

The Road to Private

March 16, 2022 | Craig Clay

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Blogs
The Insider: Data Security, Privacy, and Insights Into Data Protect Solutions

The Insider: Data Security, Privacy, and Insights Into Data Protect Solutions

February 25, 2022 | Craig Clay

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Blogs
Reflections on Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Earnings: 2021

Reflections on Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Earnings: 2021

February 24, 2022 | Craig Clay

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After a Record-Setting Year, DFIN Optimistic for 2022

After a Record-Setting Year, DFIN Optimistic for 2022

January 06, 2022 | Craig Clay

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Blogs
Legal Partnerships: Promoting Strong Debuts in the Capital Markets

Legal Partnerships: Promoting Strong Debuts in the Capital Markets

November 01, 2021 | Craig Clay

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Press Releases
DFIN Partners with Tipalti to Deliver Complete End-to-End IPO Solution; Partnership Helps Companies Scale, Automate and Reduce Risk Pre and Post Public Offering

DFIN Partners with Tipalti to Deliver Complete End-to-End IPO Solution; Partnership Helps Companies Scale, Automate and Reduce Risk Pre and Post Public Offering

October 13, 2021 | Craig Clay

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Press Releases
DFIN Partners with Diligent on New Pre-IPO Solution, Helping Companies Establish Modern Governance, Audit and Compliance Practices Ahead of Public Offerings

DFIN Partners with Diligent on New Pre-IPO Solution, Helping Companies Establish Modern Governance, Audit and Compliance Practices Ahead of Public Offerings

September 09, 2021 | Craig Clay

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Guides, Reports & White Papers
SPAC Checklist: How To Prepare

SPAC Checklist: How To Prepare

August 25, 2021 | Craig Clay

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Reflections on DFIN Q2 Earnings — And Looking Toward the Future

Reflections on DFIN Q2 Earnings — And Looking Toward the Future

August 09, 2021 | Craig Clay

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Videos
Future of SPAC | The Insider

Future of SPAC | The Insider

August 02, 2021 | Craig Clay

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Videos
Story of a SPAC | The Insider

Story of a SPAC | The Insider

August 02, 2021 | Craig Clay

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Articles
DFIN Financial Transparency Act Blog

DFIN Financial Transparency Act Blog

May 04, 2021 | Craig Clay

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Guides, Reports & White Papers
SPAC vs. IPO: Breaking Down The Differences

SPAC vs. IPO: Breaking Down The Differences

May 03, 2021 | Craig Clay

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Guides, Reports & White Papers
What is a De-SPAC Transaction?

What is a De-SPAC Transaction?

May 03, 2021 | Craig Clay

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Guides, Reports & White Papers
Investment Outlook: 2021 Looks Bright

Investment Outlook: 2021 Looks Bright

April 05, 2021 | Craig Clay

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Guides, Reports & White Papers
Which Going-Public Exit Strategy Is Right for Your Company?

Which Going-Public Exit Strategy Is Right for Your Company?

April 01, 2021 | Craig Clay

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Articles
Investment Outlook: 2021 Looks Bright

Investment Outlook: 2021 Looks Bright

January 27, 2021 | Craig Clay

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