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- CEO/CFO Certification Requirements
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- Chief Sustainability Officer
- Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)
- Clawback Rules
- Committee for Reserves International Reporting Standards (CRIRSCO)
- Compensation Discussion and Analysis (CD&A)
- Concurrent Private and Public Offerings
- Confidential Treatment Request (CTR)
- Conversion Rights
- Convertible Debt
- Convertible Virtual Currency (CVC)
- Coronavirus
- Coronavirus Aid
- Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)
- CorpFin
- Corporate Law
- Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)
- Covid-19
- Covid-19 Disclosures
- Critical Audit Matters (CAMs)
- Crowdfunding
- Crypto Funds
- Cryptocurrencies
- CUSIP Number
- Customer Protection Rule
- Cybersecurity
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- DAO Token
- De-SPAC
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- Delaware Courts
- Demo Days
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- Derivative Litigation
- DGCL Section 251(h)
- Digital Asset
- Digital Asset Securities
- Direct Listing Auction
- Direct Listing Process
- Direct Listings
- Direct Public Offerings (DPOs)
- Director Liability
- Disclosure Controls and Procedures (DCP)
- Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)
- Division of Economic Risk Analysis (DERA)
- Dodd-Frank Act
- Drag-along Rights
- DTC Eligibility
- Due Diligence
- E
- EDGAR
- Emerging Growth Companies (EGC)
- Emerging Markets
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Environmental Social and Governance (ESG)
- Equity Line Financing
- Equity Market Structure
- ESG Matters
- Ether
- Exchange Act Rule 10c-1
- Exchange Act Rule 12b-2
- Exchange Act Rule 12b-23
- Exchange Act Rule 12g3-2(b)
- Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
- Exempt Offerings
- Exhibits
- F
- FAQs
- Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
- Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
- Financial Choice Act
- Financial Crime Enforcement Network (FinCEN)
- Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
- Financial Reporting Manual (FRM)
- Finder’s Fees
- Finders
- Finders California
- Finders New York
- Finders Texas
- FINRA Rule 2210
- FINRA Rule 5250
- FINRA Rule 6432
- Fintech
- FOIA
- Foreign Private Issuers
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- Forms
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- Free Writing Prospectus (FWP)
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- Functional Token
- Funding Portals
- G
- H
- I
- IDQS
- Incorporation By Reference
- Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)
- Initial Cryptocurrency Offerings
- Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
- Inline XBRL Tagging
- Insider Trading
- Institutional a Institutional Accredited Investors (“IAIs”)
- Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
- Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
- Intrastate: Rule 147
- Intrastate: Rule 147A
- Intrastate: Section 3(a)(11)
- Investment Company Act
- Investment Company Complex (ICC)
- Investor Advisory Committee (IAC)
- IPO Cross
- Issuer Direct Offering (IDO)
- J
- K
- L
- M
- N
- NASAA
- NASDAQ
- NASDAQ
- Nasdaq Board Diversity Rule
- Nasdaq Direct Listings
- Nasdaq ESG Reporting Guide
- Nasdaq Global Market
- Nasdaq IM-5101-1
- Nasdaq Listed Companies
- NASDAQ Listing Requirements
- Nasdaq Rule 5250(c)
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- Nasdaq Rule 5605
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- Nasdaq Rule 5635(d)
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- Nasdaq Updated LAS Form
- National Futures Association (NFA)
- Nevada Corporate Statutes
- Nevada Statutes
- NFTs
- NSMIA
- NYSE
- NYSE American
- NYSE American listing requirements
- NYSE Direct Listings
- NYSE MKT
- NYSE MKT Listing Requirements
- NYSE Section 312.03(c)
- O
- P
- Pay Ratio Disclosure Rules
- Pay Versus Performance
- PCAOB
- PCAOB Auditing
- PCAOB Chairman William D. Duhnke III
- PCAOB Rule 6100
- Penny Stocks
- PIPE Transactions
- Post- Filing Period
- Pre-Effectiveness Period
- Pre-Filing Period
- Pre-IPO Discount
- Preferred Equity
- Primary Direct Floor Listing
- Principal Executive Officer (PEO)
- Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE)
- Private Offerings
- Private Placement Memorandum
- Private Placements
- Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA)
- Proposed Rule 10c-1
- Proxy Advisory Firms
- Proxy Disclosure
- Proxy Process
- Proxy Rules
- Proxy Statement
- Proxy Voting
- Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)
- Public Market Listing Standards
- Public Shell Company
- Q
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- Regulation A+
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- Regulation ATS
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- Regulation Crowdfunding
- Regulation Crowdfunding; Section 4(a)(6)
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- Regulation NMS
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- Regulation S-K
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- Regulation SCI
- Regulation SHO
- Regulation T
- Relief
- Reporting Requirements
- Retail Strategy Task Force
- Reverse Mergers
- Reverse Split
- Reverse Triangular Merger
- Ripple
- Risk Alert
- Risk Factors
- Road Shows
- Rule
- Rule 10b-17
- Rule 10b-18
- Rule 10b5-1
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- Rule 13-01
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- Rule 15C2-11
- Rule 15g-1(b)
- Rule 163
- Rule 17a-7
- Rule 206
- Rule 2241
- Rule 2242
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- Rule 24b-2
- Rule 255
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- Rule 5100
- Rule 5101
- Rule 5110
- Rule 5121
- Rule 5635(d)
- Rule 6490
- Rule 701
- Rule 701(e)
- Rule 803
- Rule 83
- Rural Business Investment Companies (RBICs)
- S
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- section 2(a)(48)
- Section 21F
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- Section 3(a)(10)
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- Section 3(a)(39)
- Section 3(a)(5)(A)
- Section 3(a)(9)
- Section 3(c)(1)
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2026年1月13日、SEC(米国証券取引委員会)のポール・S・アトキンス委員長は、上場企業の提出書類における記述情報開示の中核的枠組みであるレギュレーションS-Kの近代化に向け、広く意見募集(パブリックコメント)を行いました。今回の動きは、近年で最も重要な開示改革の取り組みの一つとなる可能性を示しており、同氏のリーダーシップの下で進められているSECの優先事項の見直しの一環でもあります。アトキンス委員長の優先事項(開示改革を含む)についての詳細は、以下をご覧ください。 を参照。 背景:レギュレーションS-K 米国の証券関連開示における定性的開示要件を定める規則S-Kは、1980年代初頭の制定以来、その枠組みを提供してきました。規則S-Kは、証券取引法に基づく定期報告書(例えば、フォーム10-Q、10-K、8-K、20-F、委任状説明書など)および証券法に基づく登録届出書(例えば、S-1、S-3、S-4、F-1、F-3、F-4など)における開示事項を規定しています。対象は、企業の事業内容やリスク要因から、経営陣による経営分析(MD&A)や役員報酬の開示に至るまで、多岐にわたります。 規則S-Kは、サイバーセキュリティ、人的資本管理、気候関連開示といった新たな規制テーマに対応するための段階的な規則制定や解釈指針の蓄積により、その複雑さと分量の両面で着実に拡大してきました。その結果、投資家にとって有用で意思決定に資する情報と、定型的な規制文言との境界が次第に曖昧になり、現行の枠組みが本来の目的を引き続き果たしているのかについて、正当な疑問が生じています。 こうした懸念は新しいものではありません。議会は2014年に開示近代化・簡素化法を可決しました。この法律は、開示要件を合理化することで、新興成長企業や小規模報告企業の報告負担を軽減することを目的としていました(を参照)。この取り組みは、公開報告のコストと複雑さに関する業界の長年の懸念を浮き彫りにし、開示規則は網羅的なチェックリストではなく、重要な情報に焦点を当てるべきだという考え方を改めて強調しました。 過去10年(およびそれ以前)にわたり、規則S-Kの報告要件には数多くの改正が行われてきました。主な例としては、(i) 経営陣による討議および分析(MD&A)の改正 (を参照)、(ii) 事業内容、リスク要因および法的手続の改正 (を参照)、(iii) サイバーセキュリティに関する開示要件 (を参照)です。 また、改正案や提案された改正の中には、幸いにも実現しなかったものもあります。例としては、実現しなかった気候関連開示規則の提案(詳細) や、一度可決されたものの、その後停止された自社株買い開示規則(詳細) などがあります。 重要性:確立された法理と継続中の議論 情報開示に関するすべての規制は理論上、重要性の原則に基づいていますが、実際に何が「重要」とみなされるかは依然として議論の的となっています。 重要性の概念自体には争いはありません。米国最高裁判所は、合理的な投資家が入手可能な情報全体の構成を大きく変えると考える可能性が高い情報は、重要であると定義しています(TSC Industries, Inc. v. Northway, Inc.参照)。重要性は、投資判断に影響を与える可能性が高い情報と、それ以外の情報を区別する線として意図されています。 課題は常にその適用方法にあり、適用基準は時代とともに変化してきました。 幸いなことに、アトキンス委員長は実務的かつ原則に基づくアプローチを取っています。最近の声明では、SECは「投資家にとって重要な情報を引き出すために必要な最小限の有効な規制」のみにとどめ、投資家にとって有用な追加情報の開示は市場原理に委ねるべきだと強調しています。 アトキンス委員長のパブリックコメント要請:検討課題は何か アトキンス委員長の1月13日の声明では、SECがパブリックコメントを通じて、投資家にとって重要な情報を引き出す開示を促進しつつ、重要でない情報の強制的開示を避けるために、規則S-Kをどのように改訂できるかについて意見を求めていることが明確に示されています。アトキンス委員長の指示のもと、SECのコーポレーション・ファイナンス部門は規則S-Kをレビューし、現行規則が合理的な投資家の意思決定に実質的な影響を与えない開示を強制している可能性のある箇所を特定します。 企業、法律事務所、投資家団体、学術関係者などのステークホルダーは、規則の再設計に関するコメントを2026年4月13日までに提出することができます。このパブリックコメント期間は、SECの次のステップを形作るための参考となり、対象を絞った質問を含むコンセプト・リリースの発行や、最終的には正式な規則提案につながる可能性があります。 なぜ重要か:開示を重要性に立ち返らせる この取り組みの核心は、基本原則への立ち返りにあります。開示規制の目的は、投資家を誤解させる重要な虚偽記載や情報の欠落を防ぐことであり、周辺的な情報や政治的に流行している情報で投資家を圧倒することではありません。 ここ数年、環境・社会・ガバナンス(ESG)開示の概念が、規制当局の行動や議論の中心にあるかのように見えることがありました(例)。ESG課題の文脈においては、常に中心となる問いは、ESG開示の拡張的な義務が投資家の理解を深めるのか、それとも分析的価値を伴わずに開示量を増やすだけにとどまるのか、という点です。 ESG開示の拡張的義務を支持する立場では、規則S-Kが重要性の原則から逸脱し、投資家保護の枠組みではなく、広範な社会政策の手段としてナラティブ開示要件が利用される可能性があると指摘されています。アトキンス委員長の下にある現在のSECは、SECの報告義務から社会的トレンドに基づく非財務的情報の循環的な開示を削減または排除する方向で前進しています。私はこの立場を支持します。 重要性の観点から規則S-Kへのコメントを求めることによって、SECは開示要件を合理的な投資家の視点に沿ったものに調整しようとしているように見えます。これは、従来の重要性基準に基づくアプローチであり、企業にその基準を満たさない情報を開示させる可能性のある規則を見直すことを目指しています。 注目される具体的領域 パブリックコメント通知では具体的な改正項目は明示されていませんが、アナリストや開示に関する顧問弁護士の間では、規則S-Kの中で改訂や近代化の対象となる可能性がある部分がいくつか挙げられています。 役員報酬に関する記述(項目402) 役員報酬の開示は、特に新興企業や小規模な報告企業において、冗長かつ複雑すぎると長年批判されてきました。アトキンス氏の発表以前から、SECの円卓会議では、報酬開示が規制上の負担に見合うだけの投資家への情報提供を行っているかどうかが検討されており、規則S-Kのこの部分が改善の余地があることを示唆しています。 リスク要因と経営陣による分析・説明(MD&A) リスク要因の開示は数十ページに及ぶことが多く、定型文に陥りがちです。MD&Aも同様に、分析よりも記述の長さを優先する傾向があります。どちらも、投資家の理解を深めるどころか、意味のある情報を希釈しているとして批判されています。 非財務およびESG関連のナラティブ開示 最近の気候関連開示をめぐる議論は、ESGの概念を財務上の重要性に基づく開示枠組みに統合することの難しさを浮き彫りにしています。特定の環境リスクや業務上のリスクは重要性を有する場合もありますが、義務付けられたナラティブ開示は、投資家の意思決定との明確かつ客観的な関連性を欠くことが多いのが現状です。 ステークホルダーの反応 アトキンス委員長の取り組みに対する初期の反応は、従来から見られる対立構造を反映しています。 発行体や業界団体は、投資家に有益な洞察を提供せずコストだけを増やすチェックリスト型開示の削減を一般的に支持しており、資本形成や効率性の向上を重視しています。 投資家擁護団体やガバナンス関連団体は、特にガバナンス、報酬、リスク管理に関する分野での大幅な削減に抵抗する可能性が高いと見られています。 今後の見通し コメント期間が4月に終了すると、SECは提出された意見を精査し、概念リリース(潜在的改正に関する詳細な質問を提示する、正式な規則制定の前段階)を発行する可能性があります。その後、フィードバックや規制上の優先事項に応じて、規則S-Kを近代化・明確化する具体的な規則改正案が提示されることになります。 このプロセスは数か月かかる可能性があり、実質的な変更はSECが最終規則を採択するまで実現しません。しかし、アトキンス委員長のパブリックコメント要請は、規模や重要性に基づく開示への大きな転換としてすでに注目されており、米国の上場企業開示の進化における新たな章を示すものと見なされています。 著者 ローラ・アンソニー弁護士 設立パートナー アンソニー、リンダー&カコマノリス 企業法務および証券法務事務所 LAnthony@ALClaw.com 証券弁護士ローラ・アンソニー氏とその経験豊富な法律チームは、中小規模の非公開企業、上場企業、そして上場予定の非公開企業に対して継続的な企業顧問サービスを提供しています。ナスダック、NYSEアメリカン、または店頭市場(例えばOTCQBやOTCQX)で上場を目指す企業も対象です。20年以上にわたり、Anthony,
SEC Opens Public Comment On Regulation S-K
On January 13, 2026, SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins issued a high-profile request for public comment on modernizing Regulation S-K, the SEC’s central framework for narrative disclosures in public company filings. This move signals one of the most consequential disclosure reform efforts in years and comes as part of a broader recalibration of SEC priorities under his leadership. For more on Chair Atkins priorities, including disclosure reform, see HERE.
SEC、外国人インサイダー責任強化法に関する免除命令と技術的ガイダンスを発行
2026年2月、SECは、外国インサイダー責任強化法(HFIAA)の継続的な実施の一環として、免除命令および包括的なよくある質問(FAQ)を公表しました。HFIAAは、証券取引法第16条(a)に基づくインサイダー報告義務を、外国私募発行体(FPI)の役員および取締役にも拡大するものです
SEC Issues Exemptive Order And Technical Guidance On The Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act
In February 2026, the SEC issued an Exemptive Order and a comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) as part of its ongoing implementation of the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act (“HFIAA”). The HFIAA expands insider reporting obligations under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act to officers and directors of foreign private issuers (“FPIs”).
テキサス証券取引所(TXSE)
2025年10月、SECは新たな全米証券取引所であるテキサス証券取引所(TXSE)を承認しました。TXSEは、ここ数十年でSECの承認を受けた初の完全統合型の全米証券取引所です。TXSEは、2026年にETP(上場取引型商品)およびSPACを含む企業の上場を開始する予定です。
The TXSE
In October 2025, the SEC approved the Texas Stock Exchange (“TXSE”), a new national securities exchange. The TXSE is the first fully integrated national securities exchange to receive SEC approval in decades. The TXSE is expected to launch ETP and corporate listings, including SPACs in 2026.
SEC、越境詐欺対策タスクフォースを設置
2025年9月5日、SECは、米国市場にアクセスする外国拠点企業に関連する詐欺リスクを対象とするクロスボーダー・タスクフォースの設置を発表し、中国を高リスク管轄として明示的に名指ししました。今回のタスクフォースは、中国拠点の発行体に広範に見られる不正行為への懸念に対応するための、さらなる規制上の動きの一環と位置付けられます。
SEC Cross Border Task Force To Combat Fraud
On September 5, 2025, the SEC announced a Cross-Border Task Force targeting fraud risks in foreign-based companies accessing U.S. markets, with China explicitly named as a high-risk jurisdiction. The SEC’s Task Force represents another regulatory development targeting concerns about pervasive fraud involving China based issuers.
市場総括:2025年第4四半期
Market Wrap-Up – Fourth Quarter 2025
外国企業の内部関係者の説明責任を確保する法律
The Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act
ホワイトハウス、議決権行使助言会社を対象とする大統領令を発令
White House Issues Executive Order Targeting Proxy Advisory Firms
アトキンス委員長、米国資本市場の再活性化に関する見解を示す
Chairman Atkins Talks Revitalizing American’s Markets
FINRA、中国拠点の顧客を持つブローカー・ディーラーに対する調査を開始
Market Makers Rely on Due Diligence in Reverse Mergers
OTCBB Reporting Requirements Enable Successful Reverse Mergers
Examination of Rule 144 and Potential Interpretations
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