Davis Polk Discusses SEC’s Final Rules on Proxy Advisory Firms

By Ning Chiu, Nicole Brookshire, Joseph A. Hall, Michael Kaplan and Richard D. Truesdell Jr. July 21, 2022 by renholding

When the SEC adopted the rules governing proxy advisory firms two years ago, then-Chair Clayton emphasized that the rules were “the fruits of a rigorous and well-functioning rulemaking process where final rules reflect and benefit from the input of a …

SEC Chair Gensler Speaks Before Investor Advisory Committee

By Gary Gensler June 10, 2022 by renholding

Good morning. It is great to join the Investor Advisory Committee (IAC) today. As is customary, I’d like to note that my views are my own, and I’m not speaking on behalf of the Commission or Securities and Exchange Commission

…

SEC Chair Gensler on ESG Disclosures Proposal

By Gary Gensler May 27, 2022 by renholding

Today [May 25], the Commission is considering a proposal to improve disclosures by certain investment advisers and funds that purport to take Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into consideration when making investing decisions. I am pleased to support this

…

Arnold & Porter Discusses Today’s SEC Examination Priorities, Tomorrow’s SEC Enforcement Actions

By Christian D. H. Schultz, Jane Norberg, Daniel M. Hawke, Ellen Kaye Fleishhacker and David F. Freeman, Jr. April 14, 2022 by renholding

Rounding out a series of quarter-end announcements from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Division of Examinations (Exams) announced its 2022 examination priorities on March 30, 2022. These priorities reflect SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s stated view that the …

SEC Chair Gensler Speaks on Removal of Credit-Ratings References from Reg M

By Gary Gensler March 25, 2022 by renholding

Today [March 24], the Commission voted to propose removing references of credit ratings from Rules 101 and 102 of Regulation M (Reg M). I was pleased to support today’s proposal because, if adopted, it would fulfill a mandate issued by

…

SEC Chairman Gensler Speaks Before the Investor Advisory Committee

By Gary Gensler March 11, 2022 by renholding

It’s good to be back with the Investor Advisory Committee (IAC) again. As is customary, I’d like to note that my views are my own, and I’m not speaking on behalf of the Commission or SEC staff.

I’d like to

…

Davis Polk Offers Update on SEC’s New Investment-Management Rules and Lawsuits

By Leor Landa, Gregory S. Rowland, Michael S. Hong, Sarah E. Kim and Marc J. Tobak March 8, 2022 by renholding

Rules and regulations

SEC proposes expanded cyber oversight after Gensler signals more on the way

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new cybersecurity rules for investment advisers and investment companies that would require policies and procedures, annual reviews, reporting …

SEC Chair Gensler Speaks on Private Fund Advisers Proposal

By Gary Gensler February 11, 2022 by renholding

Today [February 9], the Commission is considering rules and amendments under the Investment Advisers Act to improve the efficiency, competition, and transparency of the activities of private funds’ advisers. I support this proposal because, if adopted, it would help investors

…

SEC Chair Gensler Speaks to FSOC on Money Market Funds, Open-End Bond Funds, and Hedge Funds

By Gary Gensler February 8, 2022 by renholding

Thank you, Secretary Yellen, for focusing the Council’s attention on financial resiliency with regard to three key parts of our capital markets — particularly money market funds, open-end bond funds, and hedge funds.

The fund industry gives retail and institutional

…

SEC Chair Gensler Speaks on Fintech

By Gary Gensler October 22, 2021 by renholding

Good morning. It’s good to be here at DC Fintech Week. Thank you, Chris [Brummer], and all the organizers for inviting me here today. As is customary, I’d like to note that my remarks are my own, and I’m not

…

SEC Chair Gensler Speaks on Alternative Reference Rates

By Gary Gensler September 21, 2021 by renholding

It’s good to be with the Alternative Reference Rates Committee to discuss the transition from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). I’d like to thank the Committee, the New York Fed, and the Federal Reserve Board for putting this together.

…

SEC Chair Gensler Testifies Before Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

By Gary Gensler September 16, 2021 by renholding

Good morning, Chairman Brown, Ranking Member Toomey, and members of the Committee. I’m honored to appear before you today for the first time as Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission. I’d like to thank you for your support in …

The SEC, Digital Assets, and Game Theory

By Yuliya Guseva August 27, 2021 by renholding

Digital assets, cryptoassets, cryptocurrencies, and security-tokens have become ubiquitous. Yet approaches to regulating them differ around the globe. In the U.S., the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) has become a uniquely active crypto-regulator. In my recent article, …

Paul Weiss Discusses SEC Focus on Crypto Enforcement

By Jessica S. Carey, Roberto J. Gonzalez, David S. Huntington and Carly Lagrotteria August 18, 2021 by renholding

At the Aspen Security Forum on August 2, 2021, SEC Chair Gary Gensler reaffirmed the SEC’s heightened focus on cryptocurrency. Following these comments, the SEC announced two enforcement resolutions that provide further guidance on the SEC’s approach to crypto enforcement. …

Wachtell Lipton Discusses Mandatory Climate Change Disclosure Rules – A Preview From the SEC Chair?

By David M. Silk, Sabastian V. Niles and Carmen X.W. Lu August 3, 2021 by renholding

As noted in our previous memos, the SEC is considering and has sought input from investors on potential new disclosure requirements related to climate change and other sustainability issues. Yesterday, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler made remarks that add some …

Debevoise & Plimpton Discusses SEC’s Spring 2021 Agenda

By Marc Ponchione, Gregory T. Larkin and Sheena Paul July 1, 2021 by renholding

On June 11, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) released Chair Gary Gensler’s Spring 2021 regulatory agenda, which sets out the short- and long-term regulatory actions that the SEC plans to take.[1] The agenda includes …

The SEC’s Regulation of ESG Disclosures

By David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh June 21, 2021 by renholding

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has indicated that ESG disclosure regulation will be a central focus of recently confirmed SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s tenure. At the top of the agenda is climate change disclosure, and the Commission is taking …

Skadden Discusses SEC and ESG Disclosure

By Brian V. Breheny, Raquel Fox, Marc S. Gerber and Neil P. Stronski May 13, 2021 by renholding

During his Senate confirmation hearing for chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler said he would adhere to the U.S. Supreme Court’s view of materiality: Information is material (and should therefore be disclosed) if there is a …

Professor Robert J. Jackson Jr. Moderates Debate on Financial Innovation

By Jason W. Parsont December 24, 2012 by Jason Parsont

Columbia Law School Professor Robert J. Jackson Jr. recently moderated a lively debate on financial innovation before a panel of experts including Congressman Barney Frank, The New York Times’ Andrew Ross Sorkin, Nobel Laureate Robert Solow, and Gary Gensler, chairman …

« Previous 1 2

The CLS Blue Sky Blog

Columbia Law School's Blog on Corporations and the Capital Markets

Gary Gensler