August 2025: Paul Atkins' SEC Agenda - ETF Innovation & Digital Asset Revolution
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In this edition of The Financial Edge, Chairman Paul Atkins' transformative agenda at the SEC is reshaping the investment management landscape. His commitment to "return common sense" to the agency while establishing "clear rules of the road" signals unprecedented opportunities for innovation.
This month's newsletter examines critical developments affecting mutual funds, ETFs, investment advisers, and the revolutionary Project Crypto initiative that promises to position the United States as the global leader in digital finance.
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β‘ Critical Deadlines
- Nov 17: Form N-PORT monthly filing begins
- Q4 2025: Project Crypto framework release
- Year-End 2025: ETF share class relief
- June 2026: Names Rule compliance deadline
π Key Updates
- No mandatory swing pricing (victory!)
- ETF share classes approved for 50+ managers
- Digital asset "super-apps" framework unveiled
- Senior investor protection enhanced
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Download the complete newsletter above for:
- Form N-PORT implementation guide
- ETF share class conversion strategies
- Project Crypto compliance roadmap
- Investment adviser enforcement priorities