The headline needs to capture: SEC proposes Regulation E-Delivery, safe harbor for electronic investor communications.

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The SEC proposed Regulation E-Delivery on July 16, 2026, making electronic delivery the default for investor regulatory information under federal securities laws. The rule is a voluntary safe harbor—firms meeting its conditions satisfy delivery obligations, but it is not the exclusive path. Key conditions include disclosing information types, providing electronic addresses, allowing opt-out to paper, and safeguarding personal financial information.

• •SEC proposed Reg E-Delivery as a safe harbor making e-delivery the default for investor communications
• •Firms must disclose info types, provide electronic addresses, and allow opt-out to paper free of charge
• •Existing client transitions require 180-day advance paper notice plus a 30-day reminder

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