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you are currently viewing:SEC Division of Examinations Announces 2026 PrioritiesNovember 17, 2025-The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examinations today released its 2026 examination priorities. The Division publishes its annual examination priorities to provide transparency to registrants and investors about the topics that the Division plans to focus on in the new fiscal year and to encourage firms to direct their compliance efforts on areas of potentially heightened risk. "Examinations are an important component to accomplishing the agency's mission,but they should not be a 'gotcha' exercise," said SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins. "Today's release of examination priorities should enable firms to prepare to have a constructive dialogue with SEC examiners and provide transparency into the priorities of the agency's most public-facing division." The Division examines SEC-registered investment advisers,investment companies,broker-dealers,clearing agencies,and self-regulatory organizations,among others,for compliance with federal securities laws. Source: sec,gov |
Dawning of a New Era in Securities Trading: SEC Greenlights DTC's Securities Tokenization Pilot Program
January 6, 2026-On December 11, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC”) issued no-action relief1(the "DTC Letter") to The Depository Trust Company ("DTC") permitting for three years the operation of a pilot version (the "Pilot Program") of DTC's securities tokenization program (the "DTCC2 Tokenization Services").
Innovator Introduces Industry's First Quarterly Dual Directional ETFs
January 2, 2026- Innovator Capital Management, LLC (Innovator), the pioneer of Defined Outcome ETFsTM, today announced the launch of the industry's first Dual Directional ETFs with quarterly outcome periods.
VistaShares Animal Spirits 2x Daily Strategy ETF (WILD) to Close
December 31, 2025-VistaShares and Tidal Financial Group announce the planned closure and liquidation of the VistaShares Animal SpiritTM 2x Daily Strategy ETF (NYSE: WILD). This decision follows a review of the fund's viability and was made in the best interests of shareholders.
U.S. Global Investors Advances Smart Beta 2.0 Strategy as GOAU ETF Transitions to Active Management and WAR ETF Marks One-Year Milestone
December 30, 2025-U.S. Global Investors,Inc. (NASDAQ: GROW) (the "Company"),a registered investment advisory firm with longstanding experience in global markets and specialized sectors,is proud to celebrate two significant milestones on December 30,2025.
TrueShares Introduces Autocallable ETF Suite with Launch of S&P Autocallable High Income ETF (PAYH) and S&P Autocallable Defensive Income ETF (PAYM)
December 30, 2025-Firm with the strong pedigree in Structured Outcome solutions delivers innovative approaches to access Structured Income
TrueShares,a leading issuer of exchange traded funds (ETFs) and a division of TrueMark Investments, today announced the launch of the TrueShares S&P Autocallable High Income ETF (PAYH) and TrueShares S&P Autocallable Defensive Income ETF (PAYM),
Defiance Launches BTFL: The First Daily 2X Long ETF for Bitfarms Ltd.
December 30, 2025-Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long BITF ETF (BTFL),expanding its suite of single-stock leveraged ETFs designed for active traders seeking amplified exposure to high-volatility,high-growth equities.
Truth Social ETFs Launch Today
December 30, 2025-America-First Themed Equity Funds Now Available on NYSE
Yorkville America Equities, sponsor and investment advisor for the Truth Social exchange traded funds ("ETFs"), announced that the first five Truth Social ETFs are launching today on the New York Stock Exchange.
Tidal Financial Group Announces the Launch of the TimesSquare Quality Mid Cap Growth ETF (TSCM)
December 30, 2025-Today, Tidal Financial Group and TimesSquare Capital Management announced the debut of the TimesSquare Quality Mid Cap Growth ETF (Nasdaq: TSCM), an actively managed U.S. mid cap growth ETF. This product leverages TimesSquare's 25-year investment history of creating quality growth portfolios into a tax-efficient and transparent ETF structure.
Defiance Launches ONDL: The First Daily 2X Long ETF for Ondas Holdings Inc.
December 30, 2025-Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long ONDS ETF (ONDL), further expanding its lineup of single-stock leveraged ETFs designed for active traders seeking amplified short-term exposure to innovative and emerging technology companies.
Adjournment of Special Meeting of Shareholders of FIS Bright Portfolios Focused Equity ETF and Approval of FIS Christian Stock Fund Reorganization
December 29, 2025-FIS Bright Portfolios Focused Equity ETF (NYSE: BRIF) ("BRIF") held a special meeting of shareholders earlier today (the "Special Meeting"). At the Special Meeting, the Fund's shareholders were asked to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization pursuant to which BRIF will be reorganized into FIS Trust, as approved by BRIF's Board of Trustees.
