SEC confirms exemption for directors and officers of EEA Foreign Private Issuers
Why this matters
This regulatory update from ESMA relates to an SEC decision exempting directors and officers of EEA Foreign Private Issuers from certain US reporting obligations. This is relevant for investment management firms, broker-dealers, and banks that operate as EEA Foreign Private Issuers in the US market. The update provides information on reporting and disclosure requirements, as well as governance considerations for these firms.
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What the ESMA said
SEC confirms exemption for directors and officers of EEA Foreign Private Issuers 18 March 2026 Market Abuse Post Trading The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to exempt directors and officers of European Economic Area (EEA) foreign private issuers (FPIs) from the reporting requirements…
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Context
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This update is classified under Reporting & Disclosure, Authorisation & Licensing, Senior Managers / Governance and Capital Markets & Trading.