In an era of heightened financial scrutiny, tracking every financial transaction is vital. You need to be able to look at all the relevant data, from the amount of the transaction to the person who processed it and the history of any edits. Having this information can help you run your business more efficiently, especially when you need to find the cause of inaccuracies or possible fraud.

Knowing what could happen to your company does not require a crystal ball. Rather, it calls for a plan to harness data to create insights, predictions and forecasts that can help you achieve your business goals. This is a chief benefit of predictive analytics, or the use of data to generate scenarios that allow you to predict how your organization can benefit from structural or operational changes. Data-driven forecasting makes it easier for you to weather fluctuations in the market and improve your decision-making.

This Financial Regulatory Data Series webinar with the Data Foundation, in partnership with Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN), explored financial regulatory data systems, what opportunities exist to reduce compliance reporting burdens while improving data quality, and took a look at how the Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA) provides a roadmap for streamlined regulatory reporting. Joined by special guest, Coy Garrison, Partner with Steptoe, and former counsel and career staffer at the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), the conversation will touch on:

Chief Executive Officer with Track Record of Software Growth to join Board

Chicago – March 14, 2025 – DFIN (NYSE: DFIN), a leading provider of software and tech-enabled solutions for financial reporting and capital markets transactions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ayman Sayed, President and CEO of BMC Software Inc. to its board of directors. Sayed will stand for election at the company’s 2025 annual meeting and will serve on the board’s compensation committee.

DFIN’s fourth quarter and full-year 2024 earnings, out yesterday, illustrate that our transition to the new ActiveDisclosure platform is driving success in the marketplace.

One of the most common SEC filings that publicly traded companies make is Form 10, which is a type of registration statement companies must file in order to be classified as a reporting company under the Exchange Act. Form 10 registers a class of securities under Section 12(g).

2025: A Look at What’s Ahead in Capital Markets, Regulatory Compliance, and Cybersecurity Series

Shaped by a new presidential administration, economic shifts, and technological advancements, 2025 marks a transformative year, with significant changes expected across mergers and acquisitions (M&A), IPO activity, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity.

2025: A Look at What’s Ahead in Capital Markets, Regulatory Compliance, and Cybersecurity Series

The regulatory environment for 2025 is being shaped by shifting policies under a new presidential administration and evolving global frameworks. As companies navigate these, understanding the compliance trends and preparing for potential changes will be critical to their success.

2025: A Look at What’s Ahead in Capital Markets, Regulatory Compliance, and Cybersecurity Series

Cybersecurity continues to be a critical focus for companies in 2025, with emerging threats such as AI-driven cybercrime and supply chain vulnerabilities testing organizational resilience.

Companies need access to capital to grow. The funding opportunities available to a company vary by the structure of that company, such as public or private.