SEC Reviews Extension of Form SF-3 Filing Rules
Published Date: 6/8/2026
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The Securities and Exchange Commission wants to keep using Form SF-3, which helps companies register asset-backed securities for public sale. About 19 companies file this form yearly, spending lots of time and money—over 6,500 hours and $11.8 million in outside costs combined. The SEC is asking for public feedback on this paperwork to make sure it’s useful and not too much of a hassle.
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