SEC Proposes to Modernize Rules for Registered Transfer Agents
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed on September 1, 2026, to update rules and forms for registered transfer agents, which are key to the national clearance and settlement system. The proposal aims to modernize rules that have not been substantively updated since the late 1970s and early 1980s, reflecting current processes such as electronic communications and blockchain technology. The public comment period will be open for 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.
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The public comment period will be open for 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.
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The rules have not been substantively updated since the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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The SEC proposed updating rules for registered transfer agents.
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The proposal addresses electronic communications and blockchain technology.
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The proposal was announced on September 1, 2026.
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The U.S. SEC proposed updating rules for registered transfer agents to reflect modern technology, including electronic communications and blockchain.
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