The end of the Section 16 exemption for foreign issuer directors and officers marks a major shift in SEC insider reporting. It introduces faster disclosure timelines and new transparency risks for global IR teams. Beginning March 18, 2026 , directors and officers of Canadian and other foreign private issuers (FPIs) will be required to publicly report insider holdings and transactions under Section 16(a) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This change, enacted under t

The year-end sprint is on. For your Investor Relations team, the time between now and the end of Q1 2026 will be packed with financial reporting, proxy statements, and regulatory filings.

Legal and compliance press releases may not grab headlines like product launches or marketing campaigns — but they are among the most important announcements a public company issues. These updates are the backbone of transparent disclosure, ensuring you meet regulatory obligations while protecting your credibility in the market. In this post in our “Reasons to Announce”  series, we highlight five critical legal and compliance press release types  every company must get right

" The EDGAR Next deadline is no longer a future concern—it is an immediate compliance requirement. Companies that fail to complete enrollment risk losing filing access at a critical time. " The EDGAR Next deadline is only weeks away. On September 15, 2025, the SEC will switch to its new system, and companies that haven’t completed enrollment risk being unable to file. This article is a practical transition checklist—highlighting what’s changing, the steps to take now, and the

Here’s what we’ve learned from over 200,000 regulatory filings—and how you can apply it: For the 200+ Canadian companies also listed in the United States, the stakes for regulatory compliance have never been higher. A single filing error can trigger significant stock price volatility and lead to major financial and reputational damage. SEDAR+ and EDGAR process thousands of filings every day. In just its first three months, SEDAR+ handled over 30,000 disclosures. EDGAR, mean

"Our company has issued news releases for over 25 years, often repeating our requirements with new providers. For the past six years,...

When your company’s earnings news hits the market, stock prices can react in milliseconds. A 2025 UC San Diego study analyzing over 89...

" EDGAR Next is one of the most significant shifts in SEC filing access in decades. If you miss the enrollment deadline, you could lose...

Equity compensation plans aren’t just an employee perk—they’re central to corporate governance, executive pay, and investor relations....

Navigating compliance mistakes in today’s high-stakes regulatory environment can be critical to avoiding risks that may haunt a company’s...

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new rules for registered funds and institutional investment managers.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is adopting new rules and changes to the content and presentation of SEC Form 13F. These...