The SEC adopted a final rule to prohibit an asset-backed "securitization participant" from engaging in any transaction that could involve or result in a material conflict of interest.

The SEC adopted rules establishing new governance requirements aimed at reducing the likelihood that conflicts of interest influence a clearing agency's board of directors.

An investment adviser settled charges with the SEC for failing to disclose conflicts of interest to clients involving payments received by an affiliated custodian.

An investment adviser for private funds settled charges with the SEC for breach of fiduciary duty related to undisclosed account fees, transfers and accessibility.