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.

DFIN has created this document to answer some commonly asked questions regarding the security and privacy of ActiveDisclosure software. It is important to note that DFIN is continually improving security and privacy.

DFIN is committed to keeping clients abreast of regulatory changes — and an important SEC modernization effort is coming up.

If you are responsible for EDGAR filings at a domestic (U.S.) company, and you think the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act Disclosure rule doesn't apply to you — think again!

The title of the act notwithstanding, all companies that file with EDGAR must comply with the rule — including U.S. corporations. Filings will suspend if you don't comply.  

Here's the background: on December 2, 2021, the SEC released a final rule for Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act disclosure. This rule introduced new requirements for Auditor's information.

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

It has been said that we are at the front end of an explosion of science--and that this is "the century" of biology. There is no question or doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the Life Sciences industry—and that speed of innovation is nothing short of remarkable and unparalleled.

One of DFIN’s strengths is our deep technical knowledge and our ability to provide clients with headlights into future regulatory changes.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposed modernization of the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system, or EDGAR, is a good example. If adopted, filers would have to create individual user account credentials with a third-party service provider. In addition, each filer would have to assign a filer administrator, who would manage the permissions of individual users with a new management tool.

Planning for the filing season can help set your team up for success. Using the 2022 SEC Filing Calendar, you can easily keep track of filings all year round and prepare your teams to submit your 10-Qs, 10-Ks, and proxies on time.

In this calendar, you’ll find: