· Gary Gensler Wiki · U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission WikiThe SEC’s Unusual Capacity to Serve the Public; SEC Town Hall Remarks
Read full speech on sec.gov ↗ContextSpeech by Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Why it mattersThe outgoing SEC chair reviews his term and defends the agency's investor protection mission.
Problems raised
- Market abuses are becoming more subtle.
- The public can be misled more easily.
- Inaction can have far-reaching consequences.
Solutions proposed
- Keep investor protection first in the SEC's mission.
- Maintain fair, orderly and efficient markets.
- Pursue reforms such as better order execution disclosure and central clearing.