XBRL US and Pro Groups jointly will host a free webinar to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world of corporate accounting on Tuesday, May 5, 2025, beginning at 3:00 p.m. (ET). The event is free, but registration is required. Continue reading "XBRL US, Pro Groups to Host Webinar on..." »

On April 28th, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) released for public review and comment a rule proposal to modify Rule G‑12(c). The proposed rule would update Rule G‑12(c), which regulates confirmation requirements for inter‑dealer municipal securities transactions that cannot be processed through automated comparison systems. The proposed rule supports the MSRB’s ongoing review of its rules, published guidance, and rulebook modernization efforts to align with current technology and operational standards. Continue reading "MSRB Proposes Updates to Rule G‑12 to Modernize..." »

On April 20th, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) jointly proposed amendments to Form PF, the confidential reporting form used by SEC‑registered private fund advisers, which include those also registered with the CFTC as Commodity Pool Operators (CPOs) or Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs). The updates would keep Form PF effective for regulatory oversight while making compliance more efficient for advisers. Continue reading "SEC, CFTC Propose Amendments to Modernize Form..." »

On April 16th, the SEC announced that it is publishing its proposed information‑collection requirements under Rule 17Ad‑27 for public review and comment. The rule applies to central matching service providers (CMSPs) that offer matching services but are exempted from registering as clearing agencies. These CMSPs help broker‑dealers, institutional investors, advisers, and custodians electronically agree on trade details to accelerate automated settlement. Continue reading "SEC Releases Proposal to Extend Rule 17Ad‑27,..." »

XBRL US and the Center for Research toward Advancing Financial Technologies (CRAFT) jointly will host an in-person conference to discuss how structured, standardized data improves the performance of large language models. The one-day event takes place Friday, May 15, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. Continue reading " XBRL US, CRAFT Announce Conference on..." »

On April 15th, the SEC announced a conditional exemptive order that would permit customer cross‑margining between cash market positions in US Treasury securities cleared by a registered clearing agency and futures positions in US Treasury securities cleared by a registered derivatives clearing organization. The exemption applies to broker‑dealers that are also registered as futures commission merchants with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and that serve as joint clearing members of both clearing entities. In accordance with the order, these organizations now may offer cross‑margining to eligible customers in a futures account as long as all conditions of the exemption are met. Continue reading "SEC Advances Treasury Market Resilience with..." »

On April 9th, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced updates made to the eForms system concerning a rendering issue affecting a number of FERC Form No. 1 filers. Continue reading "FERC Releases Latest eForms Refresh" »

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) staff will hold its monthly open meeting via webcast on ferc.gov on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The one-hour meeting is open for the public to attend. Continue reading "FERC to Hold Open Commission Meeting" »

On April 7th, the SEC’s Division of Enforcement announced that in fiscal year 2025, it saw a number of significant enforcement actions that furthered its attempt both to protect investors and promote market integrity. Continue reading "SEC Releases Enforcement Results for Fiscal..." »

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) will host a webinar to discuss 2026 GAAP and SEC reporting taxonomy improvements and an SEC data quality update. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Eastern. Continue reading "FASB to Discuss 2026 GAAP and SEC Reporting..." »

On April 1st, the staff of the SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets published a list of answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) concerning Rule 605 of Regulation NMS. For further details on Rule 605, please see the 2024 Rule 605 Disclosure of Order Execution Information amendments adopting release on the SEC’s site. Continue reading "SEC Provides FAQs Related to Rule 605 of..." »

On March 27th, the SEC approved an amendment to the National Market System (NMS) Plan for the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT), along with exemptive relief from certain Rule 17a‑1 requirements. These modifications are meant to further the SEC’s aim to streamline CAT operations and reduce financial burdens on the industry while maintaining key regulatory functions. Continue reading "SEC Adopts Cost‑Saving Measures for..." »

On March 27th, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced that the eForms system has been updated with Version 2026-04-01 taxonomies, validation rules, and rendering files. Continue reading "FERC Announces Latest eForms Refresh" »

On March 30th, the SEC alerted filers of two separate issues: Continue reading "The SEC Announces Delays with Fee-Bearing..." »

On March 24th, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced that it approved the October 2023 rule proposal that would adopt eXtensible Business Reporting Language-Comma-Separated Values (XBRL‑CSV) as the standard for filing the Electric Quarterly Report (EQR). The new system is intended to modernize and simplify data collection, enhance data quality, improve market disclosure practices, and reduce long‑term compliance costs. The new rule is the most substantial update to the EQR system since its inception in 2002, when it was founded with the purpose of improving the efficacy, adaptability, and transparency of reporting for all market participants. Continue reading "FERC Adopts Rule to Modernize EQR Filing System" »