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Prepared Remarks Before SEC Speaks

· Paul S. Atkins, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (United States)

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· Paul S. Atkins · U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission WikiPrepared Remarks Before SEC Speaks

ContextSpeech by Paul S. Atkins, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Why it mattersThe SEC signals it will open closed-end funds holding private assets to ordinary investors.

Problems raised
  1. Retail investors are kept out of closed-end funds holding private funds.
  2. Private fund assets have grown fast without retail access.
  3. Regulatory costs end up falling on investors.
Solutions proposed
  1. Review the staff limits on such closed-end funds.
  2. Widen investment choices in line with investors' horizon and risk.
  3. Remember that staff statements are not law.
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