SEC Rulemaking Stalls Amid Legal Challenges and Court Rulings

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission faces significant setbacks as courts overturn key regulations, impacting its ability to enforce new rules.

The SEC's rulemaking has slowed due to adverse court decisions, affecting oversight of the $27 trillion private funds industry and share buyback disclosures.
Recent Supreme Court rulings have limited the SEC's authority, forcing the agency to reconsider its approach to rulemaking and enforcement actions.
More than a dozen SEC rules, including those on climate change and board diversity, have faced legal challenges, delaying their implementation.
The Managed Funds Association and other groups have successfully overturned several SEC regulations, questioning the agency's authority and economic justification.
As the SEC adjusts its strategies, it aims to ensure future regulations can withstand legal scrutiny, while facing pressure from political and industry groups.