SEC. gov | Home Material Matters With SEC Chairman Paul Atkins The work at the U S Securities and Exchange Commission impacts everyday investors, business owners, and even entire economies Yet for many, the SEC remains something of a mystery
Press Releases - SEC. gov Official announcements highlighting recent actions taken by the SEC and other newsworthy information To view Press Releases prior to 2012, view the Press Release Archive
Rulemaking Activity - SEC. gov This index of the SEC’s rulemaking activity can be filtered by year, status (proposed or final), or division office that recommended the rulemaking to the Commission Twice a year under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, the SEC is required to publish an agenda identifying rules that the agency estimates it may consider in the next 12 months View the latest SEC RegFlex agenda
Rules and Regulations - SEC. gov The SEC rulemaking process under the federal securities laws is designed to solicit significant public input and undergo rigorous analysis before any regulatory change takes effect A need for rulemaking can be identified internally by the Commission or its staff, or externally by Congress, regulatory organizations, or the public Twice a year under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, the SEC is
Newsroom - SEC. gov The Office of Public Affairs maintains SEC gov and the agency's intranet with the ultimate goal of keeping the SEC transparent, relatable, and accountable to taxpayers and employees alike
Resources for Investors - SEC. gov The SEC provides a variety of services and tools to help people invest wisely and avoid fraud Visit the agency's Investor gov website, review investor alerts and bulletins, and check your investment professional
Cybersecurity - SEC. gov The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Assistance issued an investor alert titled 5 Ways Fraudsters May Lure Victims Into Scams Involving Crypto Asset Securities because fraudsters continue to exploit the popularity of crypto assets to lure retail investors into scams Crypto assets may include assets commonly referred to as cryptocurrencies, crypto, coins, and tokens
Submit Filings - SEC. gov SEC Forms Index A list of PDF versions of the SEC forms used in public filings along with the rules, regulations, and schedules associated with these forms
Enforcement and Litigation - SEC. gov The SEC’s civil law enforcement authority enables the Commission to hold violators of the federal securities laws accountable for their misconduct and recover money for the benefit of harmed investors While SEC investigations into possible securities law violations by firms or individuals are conducted privately to ensure they remain fair and objective, the SEC takes action publicly when it
Forms Index - SEC. gov Forms Index This page provides links to PDF versions of SEC public forms and many of the rules, regulations, and schedules associated with these forms To find a form, either select the appropriate category below or scroll through the full list of SEC forms in alphanumeric order