Gary Gensler

YJ Fischer to Join SEC as Director of the Office of International Affairs

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

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Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - July 22, 2021) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of YJ Fischer as Director of the Office of International Affairs (OIA), effective Aug.2.

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Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - July 22, 2021) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of YJ Fischer as Director of the Office of International Affairs (OIA), effective Aug.2.
"I've had the pleasure of working with YJ and know first-hand that her judgment and depth of experience in international affairs make her a tremendous asset to lead our Office of International Affairs,"said SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
"I also thank Kathleen Hutchinson for serving as the Acting Director for the Office of International Affairs,"Chair Gensler added.
"I am honored to join the SEC to lead the Office of International Affairs under Chair Gensler's leadership, said Ms. Fischer.

Daniel S. Kahl Appointed Acting Director of the Division of Examinations; Peter B. Driscoll to Depart Agency

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

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Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - July 14, 2021) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Peter B. Driscoll, the Director of the Division of Examinations, will depart the agency effective Aug.14.

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Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - July 14, 2021) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Peter B. Driscoll, the Director of the Division of Examinations, will depart the agency effective Aug.14.
Daniel Kahl, the Division's Deputy Director, will be named Acting Director upon Mr. Driscoll's departure.
"I thank Dan for stepping into the role of Acting Director of the Division of Examinations, said SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
I also thank Pete for his many valuable contributions to the SEC over his nearly two-decade career with the agency.

SEC Issues Agenda for July 7 Meeting of Asset Management Advisory Committee

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Friday, July 2, 2021

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The meeting will be held by remote means and is open to the public.

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The meeting will be held by remote means and is open to the public.
The meeting will be webcast live on SEC.gov and archived on the website for later viewing.
Information that is submitted will become part of the public record of the meeting.
Asset Management Advisory Committee Agenda for July 7, 2021, Meeting
Chair Gary Gensler; Commissioners Hester Peirce, Elad Roisman, Allison Herren Lee, and Caroline Crenshaw; Sarah ten Siethoff, Acting Director of theDivision of Investment Management; and Ed Bernard, Committee Chairman

SEC Appoints New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal as Director of Enforcement

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

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Grewal currently serves as Attorney General for the State of New Jersey, a role he has held since January2018, when he was confirmed by the New Jersey State Senate after being nominated by Governor Phil Murphy.

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Grewal currently serves as Attorney General for the State of New Jersey, a role he has held since January2018, when he was confirmed by the New Jersey State Senate after being nominated by Governor Phil Murphy.
"I'm honored and delighted to welcome Attorney General Grewal to the SEC,"said SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
He has the ideal combination of experience, values, and leadership ability to helm the Enforcement Division at this critical time.
Before becoming Attorney General, Grewal served as Bergen County Prosecutor, the chief law enforcement office of New Jersey's most populous county.

New SEC Public Service Campaign: Investing Regularly Really Adds Up

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

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As part of the campaign, investors can also test their investing knowledge with a new quiz that will be published each month on Investor.gov/quiz .

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As part of the campaign, investors can also test their investing knowledge with a new quiz that will be published each month on Investor.gov/quiz .
Everyone should have access to accurate, useful information to help them invest for their future, said SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
Once the concept is realized, balloons drop into the scene to help the investors celebrate their new investing knowledge.
As soon as the concept sinks in, cheerleaders pop into the scene to help the investor celebrate her investing knowledge.

SEC Announces Annual Regulatory Agenda

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Friday, June 11, 2021

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Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - June 11, 2021) - The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs today released the Spring 2021 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions.

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Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - June 11, 2021) - The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs today released the Spring 2021 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions.
The report, which includes contributions related to the Securities and Exchange Commission, lists short- and long-term regulatory actions that administrative agencies plan to take.
To meet our mission of protecting investors, maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitating capital formation, the SEC has a lot of regulatory work ahead of us, said SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
I look forward collaborating with my fellow commissioners and the dedicated staff to propose and finalize rules that will strengthen our markets, increase transparency, and safeguard investors.

SEC Announces Removal of William D. Duhnke III from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board; Duane M. DesParte to Serve as Acting Chair

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Friday, June 4, 2021

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Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - June 4, 2021) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it has removed William D. Duhnke III from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).

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Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - June 4, 2021) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it has removed William D. Duhnke III from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).
The Commission designated Duane M. DesParte to serve as Acting Chairperson, effective today.
"The PCAOB has an opportunity to live up to Congress's vision in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act,"said SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
"I am honored to work with the SEC and the staff of the PCAOB as Acting Chair to ensure that we meet the mission established by Congress,"said Acting Chair DesParte.

David Saltiel Named SEC Acting Director of Trading and Markets; Christian Sabella Departs the Agency

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

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Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - June 3, 2021) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it has named David Saltiel as Acting Director of the Division of Trading and Markets.

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Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - June 3, 2021) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it has named David Saltiel as Acting Director of the Division of Trading and Markets.
Mr. Saltiel replaces Christian R. Sabella, who concluded his tenure at the agency on June 2.
"I look forward to continuing to work with David and thank him for lending his knowledge and experience as Acting Director,"said SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
Since joining the SEC in 2016, Mr. Saltiel has served as the head of the Office of Analytics and Research in the Division of Trading and Markets.

Gary Gensler To Address Conference on Financial Market Regulation May 13-14, 2021

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

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b"COLLEGE PARK, Md., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SEC Chairman Gary Gensler is set to deliver remarks this week at the Conference on Financial Market Regulation, along with Jessica Wachter, chief economist and director of the SEC's Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA).

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b"COLLEGE PARK, Md., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SEC Chairman Gary Gensler is set to deliver remarks this week at the Conference on Financial Market Regulation, along with Jessica Wachter, chief economist and director of the SEC's Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA).
The event will be held virtually on May 13-14, 2021.
Gensler (12:30 p.m. Thursday) and Wachter (10:30 a.m. Friday) will give opening remarks on each day.\nThe conference, now in its eighth year, aims to bring together thought leaders from across academia, government, the financial sector, and the Securities and Exchange Commission, for an exchange of views on the Commission's most pressing topics.\nThe event is co-sponsored by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Center for Financial Policy at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, Lehigh University's Center for Financial Services and the CFA Institute.\nSEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw will deliver the keynote speech on Day 2 of the event.\nThis year's topics include financial intermediation, SEC research, asset management, a special session on climate change, corporate finance, and market microstructure.\nThe Effect of Hidden Liquidity: Evidence from an Exogenous Shock\nPrime Time for Prime Funds: Floating NAV, Intraday Redemptions and Liquidity RiskDuring Crises\nFor more information and to register for the event, go to\nThe Center for Financial Policy at the University of Maryland leverages the Robert H. Smith School of Business' world-renowned faculty, leading research, and proximity to Washington, D.C. to promote a collaborative exchange of ideas on the key issues that affect financial markets.
The center's annual conferences with the Securities and Exchange Commission and Federal Reserve anchor its schedule of premier events.\n"

SEC Names Keo Chea as Director of Public Engagement and Aisha Johnson as Director of Media Relations

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Monday, April 26, 2021

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b'Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - April 26, 2021) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointments of Keo Chea as Director of Public Engagement and Aisha Johnson as Director of Media Relations.

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b'Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - April 26, 2021) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointments of Keo Chea as Director of Public Engagement and Aisha Johnson as Director of Media Relations.
Chea joins the SEC from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, effective today, and Johnson will join the SEC from the office of U.S.
Senator Bob Casey, D-Pa., effective May 10.\n"The SEC is committed to open and frequent communication with the public and members of the media,"\xc2\xa0said SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
"Keo and Aisha bring exceptional experience to the SEC, and are committed to transparently communicating the work of the agency so we can best execute our mission.