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SEC Chair Atkins Speaks at the Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee Meeting

By Paul S. Atkins July 22, 2026 by Paul S. Atkins

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 …

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SEC Chair Speaks at Society for Corporate Governance Conference

By Paul S. Atkins July 10, 2026 by Paul S. Atkins

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, …

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SEC Chair Comments on Commission’s 2026 Regulatory Agenda

By Paul S. Atkins July 8, 2026 by Paul S. Atkins

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 …

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SEC Chair Atkins Speaks at the Economic Club of New York

By Paul S. Atkins July 1, 2026 by Paul S. Atkins

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 …

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SEC Chair Speaks at the 2026 Reagan National Economic Forum

By Paul S. Atkins June 1, 2026 by Paul S. Atkins

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 …

SEC Chair Atkins Discusses What the Commission Has Done and What It Plans to Do

By Paul S. Atkins May 28, 2026 by Paul S. Atkins

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 …

SEC Chair Speaks on Reforms to Rules for Reporting Companies

By Paul S. Atkins May 20, 2026 by Paul S. Atkins

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 …

SEC Chair Atkins Speaks at Conference on Financial Market Regulation

By Paul S. Atkins May 12, 2026 by Paul S. Atkins

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 …

SEC Chair Atkins Discusses Proposed Amendments for Semiannual Reporting

By Paul S. Atkins May 6, 2026 by Paul S. Atkins

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 …

SEC Chair Atkins Discusses the Commission’s Return to Its Core Mission

By Paul S. Atkins April 22, 2026 by Paul S. Atkins

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 …

SEC Chair Speaks on Fostering Regulatory Harmony Between SEC and CFTC

By Paul S. Atkins March 12, 2026 by Paul S. Atkins

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 …

SEC Chair Atkins Discusses AI and Capital Markets

By Paul S. Atkins March 5, 2026 by Paul S. Atkins

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 …

SEC Chair Atkins Speaks at Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee Meeting

By Paul S. Atkins February 27, 2026 by Paul S. Atkins

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 …

SEC Chair Atkins Discusses the Rise of Texas as a Delaware Rival and Disclosure

By Paul S. Atkins February 18, 2026 by Paul S. Atkins

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 …

SEC Chair Testifies Before Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

By Paul S. Atkins February 13, 2026 by Paul S. Atkins

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

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SEC Chair Atkins on Reforming Regulation S-K

By Paul S. Atkins January 16, 2026 by Paul S. Atkins

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 …

SEC Chair Speaks on Financial Surveillance and Privacy

By Paul S. Atkins December 18, 2025 by Paul S. Atkins

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 …

SEC Chair Speaks on Potential Revisions to FSOC’s Non-Bank Designation Guidance

By Paul S. Atkins December 15, 2025 by Paul S. Atkins

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 …

SEC Chair Atkins Discusses Revitalizing America’s Markets at 250

By Paul S. Atkins December 5, 2025 by Paul S. Atkins

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 …

Chair Atkins Speaks on SEC’s Approach to Digital Assets

By Paul S. Atkins November 14, 2025 by Paul S. Atkins

When I spoke recently about American leadership in the digital finance revolution, I described “Project Crypto” as our effort to match the energy of American innovators with a regulatory framework worthy of them. Today, I would like to outline the …

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