The SEC continued its scorching pace of record setting by closing out 2023 with six final rules in the fourth quarter, bringing the year-to-date total to 23. However, many of SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s high-priority proposals remain unfinalized, and a spate of legal cases on both the SEC’s scope of authority and compliance with administrative rulemaking procedures could have a significant impact on future rule setting. This article provides an overview of key proposals and final rules issued by the SEC from October to December 2023, along with updates on significant outstanding proposals.
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