Natasha Vij Greiner to Replace William Birdthistle at SEC
A veteran of more than 20 years at the SEC, Greiner takes over investment management after Birdthistle spent more than two years leading the division.
Regulation
PBGC Paid $127M for Deceased Central States Participants, Senate Republicans Demand Repayment
The error was identified in November 2023, and the Central States pension plan has asked for legal clarity on how to return it.
AI Poses Unique Risks to Investors, SEC Chair Says
Conflicts can be easily concealed by complicated and evolving predictive technologies, Gary Gensler argued.
US Venture Capital Firms’ China Investments Scrutinized by Congress
American VC firms invested in Chinese AI, semiconductor, aerospace and defense startups, including some blacklisted by the U.S., according to a House committee report.
Allocators Condemn UK Regulator’s Plan to Limit Investor Approvals
As it stands, shareholders must assent to M&A or related-party deals. But the FCA wants to ease listing requirements to stem companies decamping to New York exchanges.
SEC Finalizes Liquidity Dealer Rule
The rule would require unregistered liquidity providers to register as dealers with the SEC.
SEC Predictive Analytics Proposal Targeted by Senate Republicans
The proposal has been widely criticized by the financial industry for being too broad in its application.
SEC Private Funds Rule Challenged in 5th Circuit
The rule that requires additional disclosures from private fund advisers faced skepticism from a three-judge panel.
Sanctions Experts Tell Congress Chinese Investment Restrictions Should Be More Specific
Sectoral-based sanctions, such as those enforced by the U.S. Department of Commerce, can be vague and harder for the industry to understand than specific blocks on individuals and companies.
Construction Pension Granted $16M by PBGC
The aid will allow the critical status plan to remain solvent through 2051.
Aon Agrees to $1.5M Settlement With SEC Over Pennsylvania Pension Data
The penalty is related to misleading statements the adviser made to the Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System.
Suggestions Sought for Retirement Plan Reporting, Disclosure
With a report on improvements due in 2025, the IRS, PBGC and EBSA are accepting feedback during a 90-day comment period.
Agricultural Interests Voice Opposition to SEC Climate Disclosure Proposal
The agricultural industry has long been among the chief opponents of climate disclosure, particularly scope 3 disclosure.
Anti-ESG Politics Affects Names More Than Strategies
While campaigns may have succeeded in shifting ESG naming conventions, their impact on actual investing strategies has been far more muted.
SEC Proposal to Ban Volume Discounts for Exchange Orders Receives Mixed Feedback
Larger exchanges came out in opposition, while smaller exchanges and consumer advocates supported the change.