From a recalibrated SEC enforcement agenda to AI’s outsized pull on venture valuations, here’s a quick look at the stories shaping the regulatory and business landscape.

• SEC Reports FY2026 Enforcement Results. The SEC filed 348 actions, obtained more than $1.09 billion in monetary remedies, and returned roughly $731 million to harmed investors, signaling a shift toward more consequential cases over sheer volume.
• SEC Launches AI-Driven Enforcement Office. Enforcement Director David Woodcock outlined the new Office of Super Intelligence & Analytics, which will use AI tools to support investigations and combat AI-enabled fraud while keeping human judgment at the center.
• What the 2026 Midterms Mean for Business. PwC expects divided government to bring more oversight and fewer sweeping laws, with policy driven by executive action and rulemaking in areas such as AI governance, cybersecurity, tax, and trade.
• CISA Updates Its Cyber Incident Reporting Form. New incident categories and a MITRE ATT&CK-aligned tactics section aim to improve threat detection and response; all organizations are encouraged to report voluntarily.
• AI Keeps Venture Valuations Climbing. PitchBook reports median Series A pre-money valuations hit $58.7 million in Q3 2026, even as a weak exit market raises questions about returns heading into 2027.

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