SEC Finalizes Rules for Accounting Gains and Losses on MMF Shares

Summary

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released final regulations that simplify the accounting for gains and losses on shares in money market funds (MMFs), while also addressing changes to the distribution, redemption, and repurchase of MMF shares.

Original source language: Federal Register — Department of the TreasuryOpen original release →

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