The SEC recently adopted final rules on the amendments to Insider Trading Arrangements and Related Disclosures. These rules require issuers to disclose insider trading policies and procedures in accordance with Rule 10b5-1. Introduced in 2000, the rule was designed to provide clarity around trading based on material nonpublic information. Now, with these newest amendments, companies will be required to disclose detailed 10b5-1 plans for directors and executives on a quarterly and annual basis.

Leafly, a newly public company and online marketplace, was looking for an affordable, efficient financial reporting software that could streamline their filing process while ensuring accuracy. See how DFIN helped Leafly save 25% in software costs & several hours on SEC filings.

Village Farms, a controlled environment agriculture company, was in search of a tool that would increase team collaboration and streamline their SEC filing process. See how DFIN helped Village Farms boost collaboration and reduce their SEC filing time by 25%.

Corporate restructuring reorganizes (or restructures) parts of the company to make it run better. Some experts predict the corporate world will see a rise in business restructuring in 2023 due to economic constraints. Dive into the significance of corporate restructuring and different types to be prepared for this trend.

Understanding the Restructuring Process

No matter what form of restructuring a company undergoes, the process is fairly straightforward. Consultants and advisors are often brought in to implement changes. Sometimes a new CEO comes on as well.

Your company's statutory reporting obligations don't end with the SEC — operating in the global marketplace means also being aware of any other compliance measures you need to take across borders. Regulatory reporting changes on an annual basis as new rules are passed and others are repealed. Learn about the latest statutory reporting requirements and compliance issues impacting CFOs and other financial professionals.

What Is Statutory Reporting?

What is statutory reporting and why is it so important?

A tie-out binder, or support binder, is a slang phrase that refers to reconciling financial data from different sources. Let's consider how this works when it comes to the practice of filing financial statements.

SEC Section 16 targets a particular subsection of corporate stakeholders. Specifically, anyone who is considered a beneficial owner of a company must file this form. Discover who needs to file, what the forms require and Section 16 filings solutions.

What Is a Section 16 Filing?

Section 16 is a subsection of The Securities Exchange Act. The section specifies so-called beneficial owners to publicly disclose their beneficial relationship with a company by filing a Section 16 form.

Starting a business development company can be rewarding and is a great way to make a positive contribution. A business development company (BDC) invests in smaller private or public companies to support business growth and help create jobs. If you don’t know how to start a business development company, there are certain steps you'll need to follow.

Read on for steps to starting a BDC, including BDC filing requirements.

On December 23, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the FDTA into law. By amending existing securities and banking laws, the FDTA will make the mountains of important information reported to financial regulators electronically searchable. Critical financial reporting information will no longer be buried in a variety of formats from paper to PDFs and plain text documents.

On December 23, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Financial Data Transparency Act, or FDTA, into law. With a stroke of a pen, Biden ended a long era of inefficient, document-based government reporting in the financial arena.

Learn more about the FDTA, the timeline for adoption and implementation, and the benefits.