SEC Issues Concept Release on Definition of Foreign Private Issuer

On June 4, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued a concept release soliciting public comment on the definition of foreign private issuer (“FPI”), particularly on whether the current definition should be amended in an effort to protect U.S. investors while continuing to facilitate capital formation. The SEC is focused on the significant changes in the global capital markets and characteristics of foreign private issuers since the last SEC review of the FPI regulatory framework in 2008.

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