#SECGuidance

# SEC Guidance: Key Updates for Public Companies

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regularly issues guidance to help public companies comply with federal securities laws. Recent updates focus on:

### 1. **Climate-Related Disclosures**

- Enhanced requirements for ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) disclosures, including climate risks and carbon emissions.

### 2. **Cybersecurity Reporting**

- Stricter rules on disclosing material cyber incidents within four business days.

### 3. **Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans**

- New restrictions on insider trading plans to prevent abuse, including mandatory cooling-off periods.

### 4. **SPAC Regulations**

- Increased scrutiny on Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) to align with traditional IPO standards.

Public companies should review SEC filings and consult legal advisors to ensure compliance with evolving regulations.

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