SEC Eyes Overhaul of Foreign Company Reporting Rules
Published Date: 6/9/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The SEC wants to hear your thoughts on changing the rules for foreign private issuers (FPIs), which are companies from other countries that follow special reporting rules in the U.S. They’re thinking about updating the FPI definition to make sure it fits today’s companies better, helps investors stay safe, and keeps money flowing. If you’re a foreign company or investor, these changes could affect how you report and when you do it.
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Document
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-12163, The Trade-Through Rule and Locked and Crossed Markets Provisions of Regulation NMS
The SEC wants to scrap some old rules that stop stocks from being traded at worse prices and prevent confusing market quotes. This change affects stock traders and exchanges, aiming to simplify trading and possibly speed things up. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until August 17, 2026, so don’t miss out!
2026-10373, Registered Offering Reform
The SEC wants to make it easier and cheaper for more companies to sell their stocks and bonds to the public. They’re opening up special forms and benefits to more businesses, updating rules to be more modern, and cutting red tape by overriding some state rules. If you’re a company planning to raise money, these changes could speed things up and save you money, with feedback due by July 27, 2026.
2026-10222, Enhancement of Emerging Growth Company Accommodations and Simplification of Filer Status for Reporting Companies
The SEC is making it easier for companies that report their finances by simplifying their categories into just two groups: big and small filers. Smaller companies, including emerging growth ones, will get more time to file reports and enjoy simpler rules, while big companies keep stricter standards. These changes aim to save time and money, with feedback open until July 20, 2026.
2026-07651, Concept Release on Consolidated Audit Trail and Other Audit Trails and Data Sources
The SEC wants your thoughts on how it tracks stock market trades using the Consolidated Audit Trail and other data tools. They’re thinking about updating rules to keep up with new tech, privacy, and security needs, and to make sure the system is fair and cost-effective. If you’re involved in the stock market or data tracking, speak up by June 22, 2026!
2026-16853, Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend Its Price List
The New York Stock Exchange is changing its price rules starting August 11, 2026. They’re tweaking the share amount needed to get free late D Orders at the market close and cleaning up some wording. This affects traders using these order types and could save or cost them money depending on their order size.
2026-16855, Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq PHLX LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Equity 4, Rule 3100 Regarding Trading Halts
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-10418, Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Inside Thorofare, Ventnor City, New Jersey
The Coast Guard wants to change when the Dorset Avenue drawbridge in Ventnor City, NJ, opens. Starting soon, the bridge will only open from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. if you give at least four hours' notice. This helps keep traffic moving smoothly while still letting boats pass when needed.
Next: 2025-10294, Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Two Species Not Warranted for Listing as Endangered or Threatened Species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decided that the cannulate cave isopod and Dry Fork Valley cave beetle don’t need to be listed as endangered or threatened right now. This means no new protections or costs will happen for these species at this time. But, the public can still share new info anytime to help keep an eye on them.