SECFinal Rule

List of Rules to be Reviewed Pursuant to the Regulatory Flexibility Act

Finance & BankingOther

Summary

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing its existing rules to determine which ones may be outdated or too burdensome, particularly for small businesses. This is a routine legal requirement to ensure that financial regulations remain fair and practical.

Key Points

  • 1The SEC is examining its current rulebook to identify regulations that might need to be changed, eliminated, or simplified
  • 2This review is required by law and focuses on how rules affect smaller companies and businesses that have fewer resources
  • 3The public can submit comments about which rules are problematic or unnecessarily complicated until February 12, 2026
  • 4Rules under review could affect how small investment firms, brokers, and financial companies operate
  • 5The goal is to balance protecting investors while not placing excessive compliance costs on smaller financial firms

Key Dates

Published

January 12, 2026

Comment Deadline

February 12, 2026

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