Earlier this year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reopened the comment period on proposed pay-versus-performance rules under the Dodd-Frank Act that would require disclosure of information about the relationship between executive compensation paid by a company and the company's financial performance. The SEC also considered adding new disclosure requirements in the final pay-versus-performance rules.

Earlier this year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed amendments to certain rules governing beneficial ownership reporting. The proposed amendments would modernize the filing deadlines for initial and amended beneficial ownership reports filed on Schedules 13D and 13G. This would be the first major update to this reporting since November 2021.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed new amendments to its rules on cybersecurity disclosures by public companies. Expanding on the SEC's previously issued interpretive guidance from 2018, the proposed rules would "strengthen investors' ability to evaluate public companies' cybersecurity practices and incident reporting.”  

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Using our purpose-built financial reporting platform ActiveDisclosure, specialized consumer finance company Nicholas Financial accelerated financial reporting with minimal staff. Learn how our fast, affordable platform maximized productivity and helped them overcome their toughest reporting and filing challenges.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted two years ago to adopt rule amendments to implement certain provisions of the Small Business Credit Availability Act and the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act relating to Business Development Companies and other Closed-End Funds. What this means is that these eligible funds can use the securities offering methods that have long been available to operating companies.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires that companies file several forms on an annual basis. One of these forms is the 20-F report. What is Form 20-F? Learn when the 20-F form was developed, what it is intended to convey, and 20-F SEC filing tips.

Financial reporting is a critical aspect of business operations, for investors and stakeholders. When it's done correctly, financial reporting provides investors with accurate information to prove the business is worth the investment. This reporting isn't only good for business, it is required from a regulatory standpoint.

Read on to learn about the types of financial reporting, global financial reporting requirements and the importance of financial reporting for businesses.

"The Insider by DFIN" is a series of video interviews featuring latest topics and key perspectives on the global capital markets.

I had the pleasure recently of talking cyber security on The Insider, DFIN's webinar series hosted by DFIN President of Global Capital Markets, Craig Clay. Security is a subject that is top of mind for our clients. And protecting our clients, partners and our own business is central to our purpose as a company. 

"The Insider by DFIN" is a series of video interviews featuring the latest trends, topics and key perspectives on the global capital markets.