SEC regulations define the playing field for institutional investors—governing shareholder rights, securities litigation, and market transparency. Over the past four administrations—Obama, Trump (1), Biden, and now Trump (2)—we’ve witnessed firsthand how regulatory shifts directly impact asset protection, compliance obligations, and loss recovery strategies.
With Trump’s 2025 SEC now focusing on deregulation, institutional investors should adjust their strategies to protect their assets, engage in shareholder activism, and maximize recovery in class action settlements.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover:
- Critical regulatory changes affecting institutional investors in 2025: developments and challenges under Trump’s SEC, adapting governance and compliance, and best strategies for asset protection and loss recovery
- The advantage of outsourcing loss recovery and comparative effectiveness of third-party provide types
- Historical context: main differences in SEC regulatory priorities across administrations