29 Sep 2025 | 5 Mins Read

SEC fast-tracks plan to end quarterly reports under Trump proposal

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SEC Chairman Paul Atkins vowed to expedite President Donald Trump's proposal to allow companies to report on a semi-annual basis, instead of quarterly. Atkins argued this gives companies flexibility based on industry, size, and investor expectations, increasing transparency. The SEC mandated quarterly reporting in 1970 to boost transparency following the 1929 stock market crash.