The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a joint statement on January 28, 2026 clarifying the application of federal securities laws to tokenized securities. This statement, published through the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance, Division of Investment Management, and Division of Trading and Markets, addresses both issuer-sponsored and third

Continue Reading SEC issues guidance on tokenized securities and related developments

After the government reopened on November 13, 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a statement including questions and answers (Q&A) related to filings made during or after the federal government shutdown. The SEC noted that more than 900 registration statements were filed during the shutdown.

In

Continue Reading SEC publishes filing guidance following end of government shutdown

For public companies looking to raise capital relatively quickly and at a lower cost, equity lines of credit (ELOCs) and at-the-market equity offerings (ATMs) may be viable options.  Both allow companies to control the timing and volume of sales of equity securities and offer processes that are generally less disruptive

Continue Reading Equity lines of credit and at-the-market offerings: Alternative public financing options

US public companies increasingly embrace digital assets as part of their corporate treasury strategies. Known as digital asset treasury (DAT) companies, these public companies, at the core of their revamped business model, pursue long-term accumulation of significant reserves of digital assets while employing sophisticated, yield-enhancing trading strategies.

DATs have raised

Continue Reading Key capital market trends: Digital asset treasuries

At 12:01am ET on October 1, 2025, a federal government shutdown went into effect. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has posted an announcement and Q&A regarding the activities of the Division of Corporation Finance (the Division) during the ongoing shutdown.

According to the Q&A, the Division’s activities are limited

Continue Reading SEC provides guidance regarding Division of Corporation Finance activities during the ongoing federal government shutdown

On September 4, 2025, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the publication of its Spring 2025 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, which sets forth its rulemaking priorities for the next several months.

In a statement, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins noted that the agenda represents the

Continue Reading SEC rulemaking agenda focuses on crypto regulation, facilitating capital formation and easing public company reporting burdens

India’s capital markets have experienced a significant surge in initial public offering (IPO) activity in 2024, positioning the country as a global leader in public offerings.  With 327 IPOs raising approximately USD19.9 billion – accounting for nearly 30 percent of global IPO listings – India has surpassed major markets such

Continue Reading Opportunities for IPOs in India’s capital markets

On April 10, 2025, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a statement (Staff Statement) expressing its observations regarding certain disclosure requirements under the federal securities laws regarding the offering and registration of securities in the crypto asset markets.

The

Continue Reading SEC staff observations on compliance with disclosure requirements in offerings and registrations of securities in the crypto asset markets

On March 12, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published updates to its Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (C&DIs) related to exempt offerings under the Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act). These changes include new guidance related to determining accredited investor status, clarifications for existing guidance, and the removal of

Continue Reading SEC updates guidance regarding exempt offerings

Companies seeking to raise capital through a public offering are encouraged to note the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s announcement on March 3, 2025 that the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance (SEC staff) has augmented the accommodations available for entities submitting draft registration statements for nonpublic review

Continue Reading SEC expands confidential review process to facilitate capital formation