SEC Merges Investment Reporting Rules for Clarity
Published Date: 8/6/2025
Notice
Summary
The SEC is updating how it collects info from investment companies and trusts by officially combining Rule 30a-1’s reporting with Form N-CEN’s paperwork. This change won’t add extra costs or new deadlines but makes the process clearer and tidier. If you’re an investment company or trust, keep an eye out and share your thoughts before the deadline!
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Consolidation of Rule 30a-1 Reporting
If you are an investment company or a unit investment trust, the SEC is officially combining Rule 30a-1 reporting with Form N-CEN, which must be filed at least every twelve months. The SEC says this change will not add extra costs or new deadlines and it will reference Rule 30a-1 under OMB Control No. 3235-0729; written comments are due by October 6, 2025.
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