Geopolitical, trade, and investment tensions between the United States and China continue due to differences on such issues as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Taiwan, Xinjiang, Hong Kong, Tibet, the South China Sea, human rights, and more. US issuers should review their current exposure to the China market and adjust their risk factor disclosures in upcoming annual reports, as appropriate, to take into account recent developments.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C., Jan. 19, 2021
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Shelley E. Parratt, Acting Director of the SEC s Division of Corporation Finance, is retiring next month after 35 years of service to the Commission. Ms. Parratt joined the SEC s Division of Corporation Finance in 1986, served as its deputy director since 2003, and served as Acting Director of the Division three separate times. Shelley has been an impactful leader at the Commission for decades and her contributions to the Division of Corporation Finance during her tenure are remarkable, said SEC Acting Chairman Elad Roisman. During her career, she served on the leadership team of seven different Division Directors and led the Division s efforts to address a wide range of market and congressional developments. Shelley epitomizes the dedication and expertise that are hallmarks of the SEC s professionals, and we owe her a great debt of gratitude