This index of the SEC’s rulemaking activity can be filtered by year, status (proposed or final), or division/office that recommended the rulemaking to the Commission.

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Issue Date File Number Rulemaking Status
Commission Guidance on Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Corporation Finance
Interpretive Release
Commission Guidance on Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Commission Interpretation and Guidance Regarding the Applicability of the Proxy Rules to Proxy Voting Advice
Corporation Finance
Interpretive Release
Commission Interpretation and Guidance Regarding the Applicability of the Proxy Rules to Proxy Voting Advice
Regulation Best Interest: The Broker-Dealer Standard of Conduct
Trading and Markets, Investment Management
Interpretive Release
Commission Interpretation Regarding the Solely Incidental Prong of the Broker-Dealer Exclusion From the Definition of Investment Adviser
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S7-07-18 Commission Interpretation Regarding Standard of Conduct for Investment Advisers
Investment Management
Interpretive Release
Commission Interpretation Regarding Standard of Conduct for Investment Advisers
S7-09-18 Proposed Commission Interpretation Regarding Standard of Conduct for Investment Advisers; Request for Comment on Enhancing Investment Adviser Regulation
Investment Management
Interpretive Release
Proposed Commission Interpretation Regarding Standard of Conduct for Investment Advisers; Request for Comment on Enhancing Investment Adviser Regulation
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Commission Statement and Guidance on Public Company Cybersecurity Disclosures
Corporation Finance
Interpretive Release
Commission Statement and Guidance on Public Company Cybersecurity Disclosures
S7-07-13 Pay Ratio Disclosure
Corporation Finance
Interpretive Release
Commission Guidance on Pay Ratio Disclosure
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Commission Guidance Regarding Revenue Recognition for Bill-and-Hold Arrangements
Interpretive Release
Commission Guidance Regarding Revenue Recognition for Bill-and-Hold Arrangements
Updates to Commission Guidance Regarding Accounting for Sales of Vaccines and Bioterror Countermeasures to the Federal Government for Placement Into the Pediatric Vaccine Stockpile or the Strategic National Stockpile
Interpretive Release
Updates to Commission Guidance Regarding Accounting for Sales of Vaccines and Bioterror Countermeasures to the Federal Government for Placement Into the Pediatric Vaccine Stockpile or the Strategic National Stockpile
S7-03-16 Notice of Proposed Commission Interpretation Regarding Automated Quotations Under Regulation NMS
Trading and Markets
Interpretive Release
Commission Interpretation Regarding Automated Quotations Under Regulation NMS
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S7-05-16 Certain Natural Gas and Electric Power Contracts
Interpretive Release
Certain Natural Gas and Electric Power Contracts
S7-03-16 Notice of Proposed Commission Interpretation Regarding Automated Quotations Under Regulation NMS
Trading and Markets
Interpretive Release
Notice of Proposed Commission Interpretation Regarding Automated Quotations Under Regulation NMS
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Interpretation of the SEC's Whistleblower Rules Under Section 21F of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Interpretive Release
Interpretation of the SEC's Whistleblower Rules Under Section 21F of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Commission Guidance Regarding the Definition of the Terms "Spouse" and "Marriage" Following the Supreme Court's Decision in United States v. Windsor
Interpretive Release
Commission Guidance Regarding the Definition of the Terms "Spouse" and "Marriage" Following the Supreme Court's Decision in United States v. Windsor
S7-16-11 Further Definition of "Swap," "Security-Based Swap," and "Security-Based Swap Agreement"; Mixed Swaps; Security-Based Swap Agreement Recordkeeping
Trading and Markets
Interpretive Release
Forward Contracts With Embedded Volumetric Optionality
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S7-16-11 Further Definition of "Swap," "Security-Based Swap," and "Security-Based Swap Agreement"; Mixed Swaps; Security-Based Swap Agreement Recordkeeping
Trading and Markets
Interpretive Release
Forward Contracts With Embedded Volumetric Optionality
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S7-02-13 Application of "Security-Based Swap Dealer" and "Major Security-Based Swap Participant" Definitions to Cross-Border Security-Based Swap Activities; Republication
Trading and Markets
Interpretive Release
Application of "Security-Based Swap Dealer" and "Major Security-Based Swap Participant" Definitions to Cross-Border Security-Based Swap Activities; Republication
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S7-06-12 Commission Guidance Regarding Definitions of Mortgage Related Security and Small Business Related Security
Trading and Markets
Interpretive Release
Commission Guidance Regarding Definitions of Mortgage Related Security and Small Business Related Security
Commission Guidance Regarding Auditing, Attestation, and Related Professional Practice Standards Related To Brokers and Dealers
Interpretive Release
Commission Guidance Regarding Auditing, Attestation, and Related Professional Practice Standards Related To Brokers and Dealers
Commission Guidance on Presentation of Liquidity and Capital Resources Disclosures in Management's Discussion and Analysis
Corporation Finance
Interpretive Release
Commission Guidance on Presentation of Liquidity and Capital Resources Disclosures in Management's Discussion and Analysis
Commission Guidance Regarding Disclosure Related to Climate Change
Interpretive Release
Commission Guidance Regarding Disclosure Related to Climate Change
Custody of Funds or Securities of Clients by Investment Advisers
Investment Management
Interpretive Release
Commission Guidance Regarding Independent Public Accountant Engagements Performed Pursuant to Rule 206(4)-2 Under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
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Commission Guidance Regarding the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Accounting Standards Codification
Interpretive Release
Commission Guidance Regarding the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Accounting Standards Codification
S7-15-08 Modernization of Oil and Gas Reporting
Corporation Finance
Interpretive Release
Modernization of Oil and Gas Reporting
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S7-23-08 Commission Guidance on the Use of Company Web Sites
Corporation Finance
Interpretive Release
Commission Guidance on the Use of Company Web Sites
S7-24-06 Amendments to Rules Regarding Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Interpretive Release
Commission Guidance Regarding Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Under Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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S7-13-06 Commission Guidance Regarding Client Commission Practices Under Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Interpretive Release
Commission Guidance Regarding Client Commission Practices Under Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Commission Guidance Regarding Accounting for Sales of Vaccines and Bioterror Countermeasures to the Federal Government for Placement Into the Pediatric Vaccine Stockpile or the Strategic National Stockpile
Interpretive Release
Commission Guidance Regarding Accounting for Sales of Vaccines and Bioterror Countermeasures to the Federal Government for Placement Into the Pediatric Vaccine Stockpile or the Strategic National Stockpile
S7-09-05 Commission Guidance Regarding Client Commission Practices Under Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Interpretive Release
Commission Guidance Regarding Client Commission Practices Under Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
S7-03-05 Commission Guidance Regarding Prohibited Conduct in Connection with IPO Allocations
Interpretive Release
Commission Guidance Regarding Prohibited Conduct in Connection with IPO Allocations
Commission Guidance Regarding the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's Auditing and Related Professional Practice Standard No. 1
Interpretive Release
Commission Guidance Regarding the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's Auditing and Related Professional Practice Standard No. 1
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Commission Guidance Regarding Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Interpretive Release
Commission Guidance Regarding Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Commission Guidance on Rule 3b-3 and Married Put Transactions
Interpretive Release
Commission Guidance on Rule 3b-3 and Married Put Transactions
Books and Records Requirements for Brokers and Dealers Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Interpretive Release
Books and Records Requirements for Brokers and Dealers Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Electronic Storage of Broker-Dealer Records
Interpretive Release
Electronic Storage of Broker-Dealer Records
S7-23-02 Commission Guidance on the Application of Certain Provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Rules Thereunder to Trading in Security Futures Products
Interpretive Release
Commission Guidance on the Application of Certain Provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Rules Thereunder to Trading in Security Futures Products
Commission Guidance on the Scope of Section 28(e) of the Exchange Act
Interpretive Release
Commission Guidance on the Scope of Section 28(e) of the Exchange Act
Calculation of Average Weekly Trading Volume Under Rule 144 and Termination of a Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan
Interpretive Release
Calculation of Average Weekly Trading Volume Under Rule 144 and Termination of a Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan
Bookkeeping Services Provided by Auditors To Audit Clients in Emergency or Other Unusual Situations
Interpretive Release
Bookkeeping Services Provided by Auditors To Audit Clients in Emergency or Other Unusual Situations
Application of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act To Record Retention Requirements Pertaining to Issuers Under the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Regulation S-T
Interpretive Release
Application of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act To Record Retention Requirements Pertaining to Issuers Under the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Regulation S-T
Commission Guidance to Broker-Dealers on the Use of Electronic Storage Media Under the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 With Respect to Rule 17a-4(f)
Interpretive Release
Commission Guidance to Broker-Dealers on the Use of Electronic Storage Media Under the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 With Respect to Rule 17a-4(f)
Commission Guidance on Mini-Tender Offers and Limited Partnership Tender Offers
Interpretive Release
Commission Guidance on Mini-Tender Offers and Limited Partnership Tender Offers
S7-11-00 Use of Electronic Media
Interpretive Release
Use of Electronic Media
Interpretive Matters Concerning Independent Directors of Investment Companies
Interpretive Release
Interpretive Matters Concerning Independent Directors of Investment Companies
Frequently Asked Questions About the Statement of the Commission Regarding Disclosure of Year 2000 Issues and Consequences by Public Companies
Interpretive Release
Frequently Asked Questions About the Statement of the Commission Regarding Disclosure of Year 2000 Issues and Consequences by Public Companies
Statement of the Commission Regarding Disclosure of Year 2000 Issues and Consequences by Public Companies, Investment Advisers, Investment Companies, and Municipal Securities Issuers
Interpretive Release
Statement of the Commission Regarding Disclosure of Year 2000 Issues and Consequences by Public Companies, Investment Advisers, Investment Companies, and Municipal Securities Issuers
Interpretation of Section 206(3) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
Interpretive Release
Interpretation of Section 206(3) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
S7-10-98 Confirmation and Affirmation of Securities Trades; Matching
Interpretive Release
Confirmation and Affirmation of Securities Trades; Matching
Statement of the Commission Regarding Use of Internet Web Sites to Offer Securities, Solicit Securities Transactions or Advertise Investment Services Offshore
Interpretive Release
Statement of the Commission Regarding Use of Internet Web Sites to Offer Securities, Solicit Securities Transactions or Advertise Investment Services Offshore
S7-13-96 Use of Electronic Media by Broker-Dealers, Transfer Agents, and Investment Advisers for Delivery of Information; Additional Examples Under the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Investment Company Act of 1940
Interpretive Release
Use of Electronic Media by Broker-Dealers, Transfer Agents, and Investment Advisers for Delivery of Information; Additional Examples Under the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Investment Company Act of 1940
S7-31-95 Use of Electronic Media for Delivery Purposes
Interpretive Release
Use of Electronic Media for Delivery Purposes
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S7-20-95 Problematic Practices Under Regulation S
Interpretive Release
Problematic Practices Under Regulation S
S7-04-94 Statement of the Commission Regarding Disclosure Obligations of Municipal Securities Issuers and Others
Interpretive Release
Statement of the Commission Regarding Disclosure Obligations of Municipal Securities Issuers and Others
Registration of Successors to BrokerDealers and Investment Advisers
Interpretive Release
Registration of Successors to BrokerDealers and Investment Advisers
Limited Partnership Reorganizations and Public Offerings of Limited Partnership Interests
Interpretive Release
Limited Partnership Reorganizations and Public Offerings of Limited Partnership Interests
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations; Certain Investment Company Disclosures
Interpretive Release
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations; Certain Investment Company Disclosures

Last Reviewed or Updated: June 28, 2024