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Managing regulatory filings for a public company is a task requiring meticulous attention to detail, understanding of regulatory requirements, and timely execution. It involves keeping track of numerous deadlines, forms, and changes in SEC regulations. This is where an SEC filing agent comes in. SEC filing agents are professionals who specialize in assisting public companies […]

The world of financial data reporting and analysis is undergoing a revolutionary change, thanks to the arrival of Inline XBRL, or iXBRL. This standardized language for electronic communication of business and financial data is reshaping how companies, governments, and other organizations record, store, and transmit their financial information. Companies listed on stock exchanges throughout the […]

As an investor or business owner, it’s important to do your due diligence and understand what documents you need to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). One such document is SEC Form PX14A6G. This form is used to communicate with other shareholders and board members about matters related to corporate governance. The purpose […]

In December of 2022, President Biden signed H.R. 7776 into law. Titled the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, the act includes TITLE LVIII, the Financial Data Transparency Act, usually shortened to FDTA. The FDTA requires member agencies of the U.S. Financial Stability Oversight Council to follow strict data standards. […]

If you run a public company, you are required to publicly disclose financial information on a regular basis to the Securities and Exchange Commission. You need to issue a form 10-K annually, which includes financial results from the prior year. Then, you need to issue quarterly reports on Form 10-Q once per quarter. If you […]

Recently, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a new rule change related to US Treasury Securities and the application of the broker-dealer customer protection rule. The goal of this rule change is to reduce risk in the US Treasury Market. This amendment would increase requirements for agencies that deal in the clearing and settlement of […]

Recently, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced they had adopted amendments to some of its rules to implement inflation adjustments. These adjustments are required in accordance with the Jumpstart Our Business Startups, or JOBS, Act. Under this law, the SEC is required to make specific inflation adjustments to rules under the JOBS Act at least […]

You must ensure your company remains in compliance with SEC filing services and regulations. That begins with a strong understanding of what is EDGAR filing. The EDGAR system, short for Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval, is a centralized platform developed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission EDGAR to manage and store corporate filings. […]

If you need to submit documents to the SEC, you must first file a Form ID Application, which is also the main application for your online EDGAR account. If you do not have a Form ID, you will have a difficult time submitting documents to the Securities and Exchange Commission. If you cannot find your Form […]

If you are required to file documents with the SEC, you will need to do so through the SEC’s EDGAR system. To submit your forms, you must also have your SEC EDGAR filing codes. These are codes that you use to submit forms by your EDGAR filing agent and access specific online tools and websites through the […]

There has been a lot of discussion recently about steps that the SEC can take to make life easier for investors and investment managers. Now, they have done exactly that. Certain documents will be required to be submitted or filed electronically. These amendments will impact specific groups, including investment advisers and institutional investment managers. The […]

It is important for all companies to make sure they are in compliance with SEC rules and regulations, and this includes iXBRL filings. Companies that are not in compliance with iXBRL filings run the risk of facing fines and sanctions from the SEC. What exactly are iXBRL filings, and when are they required? Take a […]

If you have SEC reports that you need to submit, you need to make sure you get them in on time and in the right format. That is exactly where an EDGAR agent can help you. EDGAR, the SEC’s filing database, stands for the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system, handles document submissions from a variety […]

One of the hot topics in the financial markets recently has been transparency. Right now, a lot of shareholders feel like they have been left in the dark, as it can be hard for them to figure out what to do with their securities and investments. Now, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed changes […]

Understanding what is Reg A and Why it Matters Regulation A (also known as Reg A or Reg A+) is a key exemption from the SEC’s traditional registration requirements, designed to make capital-raising easier for small and mid-sized businesses. Enacted under the JOBS Act and updated in 2015, Reg A+ is divided into Tier 1 […]

The Form S-1 Registration Statement is the primary SEC registration statement required when a company plans to register or offer securities for sale to the public in the United States. Understanding ‘what is an S-1 filing’ is crucial for any company preparing to go public. This foundational document is reviewed by the U.S. Securities and […]

On December 4, 2015, President Obama signed the “FAST Act” (Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act), following which the SEC adopted amendments to Regulation S-K in March 2019 to facilitate companies. One of the amendments includes modification in CTR (Confidential Treatment Request), an application made by a registrant to the SEC requesting redaction of specific information […]

On Nov. 17, 2020, the SEC adopted rules and amendments to facilitate the electronic submission of documents. This press release covers a new law allowing e-signatures as the SEC’s attempt to combat the financial stress caused by Covid19 and adopted changes to the filing requirements proposed way back on Sept. 24, 2015 Facilitating electronic signatures […]

On Nov. 19, 2020, the SEC adopted amendments to specific financial disclosure requirements in Regulation S-K, proposed on Jan. 30, 2020. The commission has considered suggestions from the comment letters as well as the SEC Division of Corporation Finance. Overview: Eliminating Item 301 (Selected Financial Data): Registrants are not required to provide 5 years of […]

On March 2, 2020, the SEC adopted amendments to the financial disclosure requirements applicable to registered debt offerings under Rules 3-10 and 3-16 of Regulation S-X. Rules 3-10 and 3-16 renumbered as Rules 13-01 and 13-02 under a new article 13 in the same Regulation. The amendments will: Facilitate easy understanding of the disclosure Reduce […]

The Uniform Securities Act of 1956 forms the foundation of Blue Sky Laws in different states. Although the reference is the same, there are wide variations in each state’s rules and regulations, especially when it comes to filing fees. For example, while some states like Kansas charge a penalty for late filing, others like Indiana […]

On May 21, 2020, the SEC adopted amendments to existing rules on the acquired and disposition of business disclosures required in SEC filings to help provide better financial information to investors, early access to capital, and a reduction of the complexity of the entire process. The amended regulations will allow investors to assess the significance […]

On March 12, 2020, the SEC, in its press release, announced the adoption of amendments to the definition of accelerated filers and large accelerated filers. These changes are adopted in congruence with the views of the SEC and Congress to promote capital formation, preserve capital, and reduce unnecessary burdens for small issuers and provide investor […]

Salt Lake City, Utah, April 14, 2020: Colonial Stock Transfer is pleased to announce it has acquired Southridge Services, an EDGAR filing agent located in Salt Lake City, Utah. As a transfer agent, this new acquisition brings to the team a company that can provide additional support and operations for Colonial’s existing EDGAR filing operations […]