Financial regulations

The imminent arrival of beneficial ownership information reporting raises questions about indirect control, such as through trusts.

2024 will be a demanding year for internal auditors who will be facing new requirements and updated standards.

Companies are finding it difficult to hire enough qualified people in the relatively new field of sustainability reporting.

Organizations are preparing themselves to comply with the SEC's climate-related disclosure rule, according to a new survey.

New cybersecurity rules from the Securities and Exchange Commission are already prompting companies to put more emphasis on the topic in their disclosures.

High-quality access logs and data access auditing capabilities bring much of the reporting information companies need to get their arms around a data breach.

A group of financial industry trade associations sued over the rule, which would require more disclosures of fees and expenses, and annual audited financial statements.

Hedge funds and private equity firms will have to disclose more about their fees and face new restrictions from the Securities and Exchange Commission on giving investors special treatment.

The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted new rules and amendments aimed at tightening the regulation of private fund advisors.

New cybersecurity disclosure rules will encourage companies to formalize and standardize their IT security practices — and their accountants will help.