Financial Data Transparency Act: Easier Access to Financial Information
This act aims to simplify access to financial data by introducing unified digital standards for information reported to regulatory agencies. This will allow citizens and businesses to analyze data more easily, increasing transparency and accountability in the financial sector. The act does not introduce new reporting requirements, but rather changes how existing data is presented.
Key points
All public financial data will be available in a digital, searchable, and downloadable format, making it easier for citizens and investors to analyze.
Financial agencies like the SEC and FDIC will be required to use common data standards, improving the quality and consistency of information.
The act aims to reduce regulatory burdens for companies by harmonizing reporting, while enhancing transparency and accountability.
Smaller companies and regulated entities may see scaled data reporting requirements to reduce unjustified burdens.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4295
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Process start date: 2022-05-24