· Gary Gensler Wiki · U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission WikiPrepared Remarks before the Investor Advisory Committee
Read full speech on sec.gov ↗ContextSpeech by Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Why it mattersGensler argues that disclosure alone does not remove conflicts in financial advice.
Problems raised
- Firms may put their interests ahead of investors.
- Disclosure alone does not remove a conflict.
- Complex products carry unique risks.
Solutions proposed
- Require firms to identify and address conflicts.
- Keep the duty to act in investors' best interest.
- Help investors understand complex products.