SEC Provides Additional Temporary Regulatory Relief and Assistance to Market Participants Affected by COVID-19

Today, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it is providing additional temporary regulatory relief to market participants in response to the effects of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The actions announced today involve (1) parties needing to gain access to make filings on the EDGAR system, (2) certain company filing obligations under Regulation A and Regulation Crowdfunding, and (3) a filing requirement for municipal advisors. Temporary Relief from Form ID Notarization Requirement The first set of relief seeks to address potential issues filers may have in securing the notarization required to gain access to make filings on the EDGAR system.