Section: October 16, 2025 | Vol 30, Issue 38
Court Upholds SEC’s Authority to Cap Exchange Fees
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals October 14 ruled that the SEC acted within its statutory authority when it capped the fees that national securities exchanges could charge investors for accessing their services. Several exchanges had petitioned the court to review the caps, arguing that the SEC exceeded its authority and acted arbitrarily or capriciously.
CII Supports Nasdaq’s Proposed Listing Requirements for Chinese Companies
n an October 10 letter to the SEC, CII supported a Nasdaq proposal to bolster market integrity by imposing a minimum offering size for newly listing Chinese companies. The letter also underscored the alignment of the proposal with CII’s recent research and correspondence on risks associated with Chinese companies.
Senate Confirms Atkins as Chair Until 2031
?The Senate on October 7 confirmed, by a vote of 51 to 47, the nomination of Paul Atkins to be an SEC Commissioner for a term expiring June 5, 2031.
Fallout Continues from Atkins’ Jarring Speech on Rule 14a-8
Reactions and analysis keep rolling in after SEC Chair Paul Atkins delivered a shocking speech October 9 in which he suggested the SEC may be open to eliminating the ability of shareholders to submit precatory shareholder proposals to companies incorporated in Delaware.
T. Rowe Price Solicitation Presents Argument Against Acquisition of Dayforce
T. Rowe Price sent out an exempt solicitation October 8 explaining to Dayforce shareholders why it is voting against the company’s acquisition by Thoma Bravo at a November 12 special meeting.
EU Stops the Clock on Sustainability Reporting for Non-EU Companies
In a move intended to boost global competitiveness and reduce administrative burdens, the European Commission (EC) has delayed the implementation of certain sustainability reporting obligations for companies based outside of the European Union.
Broadridge Finds Institutional Support for Shareholder Proposals Continues to Decline
Institutional investors’ average support for shareholder proposals declined sharply to its lowest level since 2021, falling below 25%, according to the ProxyPulse 2025 released by Broadridge Financial Solutions.