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Today [August 18], the Commission continues its work to restore American leadership in capital formation by developing tailored, fit-for-purpose rules that are designed to support innovation in crypto asset markets.
Given the progress made in Congress to date on market …
I should like to begin by extending a warm welcome to the Committee’s new members—Anya Coverman, Joseph Lucosky, Andrew Prystai, Rodrigo Seira, and Erik Syvertsen. I am certain that your collective expertise and many contributions will prove invaluable as we …
Before I offer a few reflections, I must note that the views I express here today are my own as Chairman and do not necessarily reflect those of the SEC as an institution or of my fellow Commissioners.
Of course, …
The 2026 Regulatory Agenda reflects the robust rulemaking we are pursuing under my chairmanship. Now that we are just over one year into my tenure, we have made significant progress in returning the agency to its core mission of protecting …
First, let me begin by expressing what a profound privilege it is to speak to the Economic Club of New York. Of course, this occasion is rendered especially meaningful—and even, serendipitously, a greater honor—by its timing, as we stand mere …
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. And thank you, Fred [Ryan], for your generous introduction. Before I begin, I should like to take a moment to recognize what a profound privilege it is for me to address the Reagan National Economic …
Over the past year, we have moved decisively on our agenda to return to first principles across every dimension of the SEC’s mandate—namely, to protect investors; maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and facilitate capital formation. Fundamental to fulfilling this …
Today [May 19], the Commission proposed two rulemakings that serve as the foundation for my agenda to Make IPOs Great Again. These proposals build upon the legislative and regulatory concepts that have proven successful in the past and aim to …
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. And thank you, Josh [White], for your generous introduction. Before sharing a few reflections, I must note that the views I express here are my own as Chairman and do not necessarily reflect those of …
Today [May 5], the Commission proposed amendments to provide public companies with the option of filing one semiannual report, on a new Form 10-S, in lieu of three quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.[1] This proposal is part of my …
Today [April 21] marks one year since I began my third tour of duty at the SEC. I first served on the staff of Chairmen Richard Breeden and Arthur Levitt in the early 1990s, and then later as a Commissioner …
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to join you here at Boca 2026 – a gathering that represents both the depth of the derivatives industry and the dynamism of the ideas and infrastructure that undergird modern risk …
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Let me begin by thanking our FSOC hosts for convening this roundtable series and for the invitation to take part in it. I should also like to acknowledge our industry partners for joining us. Today’s …
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to our first Committee meeting of the year.[1] I want to start by saying how glad I am that we are able to reconvene (if only virtually) after the government shutdown forced …
Let me begin by thanking our hosts at the Texas A&M University School of Law for convening today’s program. Though only in its second year, the symposium has already earned a reputation for rigor and insight. So, to address leading …
Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren, and Members of the Committee: It is an honor to testify before you today. Thank you for this opportunity to discuss the work of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.[1]
Nine months ago, I
Since 1982, Regulation S-K has been the Commission’s central repository for filer disclosure requirements outside of the financial statements. Over the past forty-plus years, that repository has grown from the size of a gym locker to the size of an …
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for joining us. Let me first begin by thanking Commissioner Hester Peirce and the entire Crypto Task Force for organizing today’s [December 15] roundtable. I should also like to thank our distinguished …
Today [December 11] the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) received a briefing from Treasury staff on potential revisions to the Council’s interpretative guidance regarding nonbank financial company determinations. And I was especially encouraged to see revising the non-bank designation guidance …
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Lynn, let me start by thanking you for your generous introduction and for hosting this event at the Exchange. My thanks as well to the market participants here today. And of course, I am grateful …