SEC Considering Harvey Relief as Companies Detail Storm’s Impact

By Sara Merken, Bloomberg BNA

The Securities and Exchange Commission said Aug. 30 that it is evaluating the possibility of granting relief from filing deadlines and other regulatory requirements for companies impacted by tropical storm Harvey.

“Agency officials have been and will remain in close communication with market participants and key market infrastructure providers, as well as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and other regulators concerning the storm and its aftermath,” Chairman Jay Clayton said in a statement. “We are also actively working with firms in affected areas to ensure that investors continue to have access to their securities accounts.” ...