Treasury issued a request for comment on the implications of the development and adoption of digital assets. Comments are due by August 8, 2022.

The SEC proposed rule amendments to narrow the bases upon which an issuer can exclude shareholder proposals.

The SEC adopted final amendments to its rules governing proxy voting advice and the standards of liability that apply.

The CFPB filed a Complaint against a payday lender, alleging that the company (i) concealed the option of a free repayment plan to consumers struggling to repay their short-term, high-cost loans and (ii) "made electronic withdrawals of consumers’ money without their authorization."

NASAA requested comment on proposed revisions to its Statement of Policy Regarding Real Estate Investment Trusts. The deadline for public comment is August 11, 2022.