PERSPECTIVES
SEC Withdraws 14 Proposed Rules – Industry Welcomes Strategic Reset
In a sweeping regulatory shift, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) withdrew 14 proposed rules on June 12, 2025, marking a significant realignment of the agency’s priorities. The withdrawn proposals spanned cybersecurity, ESG disclosures, predictive analytics, outsourcing, and shareholder proposal reform, many of which had drawn strong pushback from industry participants over the past two years.
The decision to withdraw the rules comes shortly after the appointment of SEC Chair Paul Atkins, who has emphasized a more measured, principles-based approach to rulemaking. Many interpret this move as a deliberate “spring cleaning” of the regulatory slate to allow for fresh consideration of policy priorities.