BRAEDEN ANDERSON
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I'm a partner at Gesmer Updegrove LLP, where I lead the Securities Regulatory and Enforcement and Digital Assets practice areas. I’ve served as Assistant General Counsel at Robinhood, practiced at Kirkland & Ellis and Sidley Austin, and represented clients in high-stakes matters before the SEC, DOJ, FINRA, and state regulators.
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Advancing Financial Data Transparency: New Joint Standards Proposed by Financial Regulators
On August 2, 2024, Chair Gary Gensler announced a groundbreaking proposal aimed at enhancing the transparency and accessibility of financial data. This proposal, born from the Financial Data Transparency Act of 2022 (FDTA), represents a significant step toward standardizing financial data reporting across multiple regulatory agencies. The initiative involves nine financial regulators and is poised to streamline data collection and improve oversight efficiency.
Enhancing Financial Reporting: Insights from the Updated Conceptual Framework in FASB Standard Setting
On August 12, 2024, Paul Munter, the Chief Accountant at the SEC, released a statement emphasizing the significance of the recently updated Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). This comprehensive update, culminating with the issuance of Chapter 6, Measurement, of Concepts Statement No. 8, marks a pivotal moment in accounting standards development. As the FASB integrates these updates into its standard-setting activities, it's crucial for stakeholders to understand how these changes will shape the future of financial reporting and investor protection.
Understanding Conflicts of Interest in Artificial Intelligence: Video from SEC Chair Gary Gensler
On August 13, 2024, SEC Chair Gary Gensler released a video discussing the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in finance, particularly how it can introduce conflicts of interest that may impact investors. As AI becomes more integrated into financial services—from robo-advisors to brokerage applications—the potential for these conflicts to influence investment decisions and outcomes increases.