Audit of the SEC's process for reviewing self-regulatory organizations' proposed rule changes.

The Law Library presents the complete text of the Proposed Rule Changes of Self-Regulatory Organizations (US Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation) (SEC) (2018 Edition). Updated as of May 29, 2018 The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is adopting rule amendments to require Self-Regulatory Organizations ("SROs") that submit proposed rule changes pursuant to Section 19(b)(7)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") to file these rule changes electronically. In addition, the Commission is adopting rule amendments to require SROs to post all such proposed rule changes on their Web sites. Together, the amendments are designed to expand the electronic filing by SROs of proposed rule changes, making it more efficient and cost effective, and to harmonize the process of filings made under Section 19(b)(7)(A) with that for filings made by SROs under Section 19(b)(1) of the Act. This ebook contains: - The complete text of the Proposed Rule Changes of Self-Regulatory Organizations (US Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation) (SEC) (2018 Edition) - A dynamic table of content linking to each section - A table of contents in introduction presenting a general overview of the structure

The Law Library presents the complete text of the Commission Guidance and Amendment to the Rules Relating to Organization and Program Management Concerning Proposed Rule Changes Filed (US Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation) (SEC) (2018 Edition). Updated as of May 29, 2018 The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is providing guidance regarding a rule under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") concerning filings with respect to proposed rule changes of self-regulatory organizations ("SROs") that the Commission expects will streamline the process by which SROs file proposed rule changes with the Commission and result in a broader range of rule changes qualifying for immediate effectiveness. Further, the Commission is amending its rules to delegate authority to the Director of the Division of Trading and Markets. These actions are intended to facilitate more expeditious handling of proposed rule changes submitted by SROs pursuant to Exchange Act section 19(b). This ebook contains: - The complete text of the Commission Guidance and Amendment to the Rules Relating to Organization and Program Management Concerning Proposed Rule Changes Filed (US Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation) (SEC) (2018 Edition) - A dynamic table of content linking to each section - A table of contents in introduction presenting a general overview of the structure

This paper discusses key findings of the Detailed Assessment of Observance of the National Securities Clearing Corporation’s (NSCC) Observance of the Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems/International Organization of Securities Commissions (CPSS–IOSCO) Recommendations for Central Counterparties (CCP) for the United States. The assessment recommends that a CCP should have a well-founded, clear, and transparent legal basis in the relevant jurisdictions. A CCP should require participants to have sufficient financial resources and robust operational capacity to meet obligations arising from participation in the CCP.

The securities industry is generally regulated by a combination of federal and industry regulation and oversight. FINRA, a self-regulatory organization, is responsible for regulating securities firms doing business with the public in the United States. SEC oversees FINRA's operations and programs. Section 964 of the Dodd-Frank Act mandates GAO to triennially review and report on aspects of SEC's oversight of FINRA. GAO issued its first report in May 2012 (GAO-12-625). This report (1) assesses SEC's implementation of a risk-based framework for overseeing FINRA; (2) reviews SEC oversight activities of FINRA operations; and (3) assesses recent inspections of areas listed in Section 964. GAO reviewed and compared SEC documentation on its risk-based oversight with generally accepted risk-management frameworks, and performance management and internal control standards. GAO analyzed SEC inspection procedures for self-regulatory organizations and inspections of four Section 964 areas, against Government Auditing Standards. GAO selected the four inspections partly based on SEC's FINRA risk assessment and frequency of SEC oversight. GAO also interviewed SEC and FINRA officials.