Securities and Exchange Commission October 2009 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Amendments to Rules Requiring Internet Availability of Proxy Materials
We are proposing changes to the proxy rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to improve the notice and access model for furnishing proxy materials to shareholders. Specifically, we are proposing revisions to our rules to provide additional flexibility regarding the format of the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials that is sent to shareholders. We are also providing guidance about the current requirement for the Notice to identify the matters intended to be acted on at the shareholders' meeting. In addition to the proposed changes and guidance regarding the format of the Notice, we are proposing a new rule that will permit issuers and soliciting shareholders to include explanatory materials regarding the process of receiving and reviewing proxy materials and voting. Finally, we are proposing revisions to the timeframe for delivering a Notice to shareholders when a soliciting person other than the issuer relies on the notice-only option.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting in Exchange Act Periodic Reports of Non-Accelerated Filers
We are amending temporary rules that require companies that are non-accelerated filers to include in their annual reports, pursuant to rules implementing Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, an attestation report of their independent auditor on internal control over financial reporting for fiscal years ending on or after December 15, 2009. The amendments will extend the compliance date for filing attestation reports, so that a non-accelerated filer will be required to file the auditor's attestation report on internal control over financial reporting when it files an annual report for a fiscal year ending on or after June 15, 2010.
Draft 2010-2015 Strategic Plan for Securities and Exchange Commission
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is providing notice that it is seeking comments on its draft 2010-2015 Strategic Plan. The draft Strategic Plan includes a draft of the SEC's mission, vision, values, strategic goals, planned initiatives, and performance metrics.
Concept Release on Possible Rescission of Rule 436(g) Under The Securities Act of 1933
As part of the Commission's review of the role of credit rating agencies in the operation of the securities markets, and in light of disclosure regarding credit ratings that is being proposed in a companion release, the Commission is seeking comment on whether Rule 436(g) under the Securities Act of 1933 should be rescinded. In particular, we would like to understand whether there continues to be a sufficient basis to exempt nationally recognized statistical rating organizations from Section 7 and 11 of the Securities Act.
Credit Ratings Disclosure
We are proposing amendments to our rules to require disclosure of information regarding credit ratings used by registrants, including closed-end management investment companies, in connection with a registered offering of securities so that investors will better understand the credit rating and its limitations. The amendments we are proposing today also would require additional disclosure that would inform investors about potential conflicts of interest that could affect the credit rating. In addition, we are proposing amendments to require disclosure of preliminary credit ratings in certain circumstances so that investors have enhanced information about the credit ratings process that may bear on the quality or reliability of the rating. The proposed amendments would be applicable to registration statements filed under the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, and Forms 8-K and 20-F.
References to Ratings of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations
The Securities and Exchange Commission is re-opening the comment period on certain of the proposed rule amendments to remove references to ratings of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations proposed in Release Nos. 33-8940 [73 FR 40106 (July 11, 2008)], 34-58070 [73 FR 40088 (July 11, 2008)], and IC-28327 [73 FR 40124 (July 11, 2008)] ``Proposing Releases''). Today, in a companion release, the Commission is taking action on some of the amendments in the Proposing Releases. In view of the continuing public interest in the Proposing Releases and the Commission's desire to receive additional comment, we believe that it is appropriate to re-open the comment period before we take further action on certain proposals made in the Proposing Releases.
References to Ratings of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations
The Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is adopting amendments to certain of its rules and forms to remove references to securities credit ratings. The Commission is eliminating certain references to credit ratings issued by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (``NRSROs'') in rules and forms under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 related to the regulation of self- regulatory organizations and alternative trading systems, and in rules under the Investment Company Act of 1940 that affect an investment company's ability to purchase refunded securities and securities in underwritings in which an affiliate is participating. The Commission believes that the references to credit ratings in these rules and forms are no longer warranted as serving their intended purposes. The
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