Implementing the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Statement from Chair White:
The Commission has taken action to address virtually all of the mandatory rulemaking provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act. The overarching objective of these rulemakings is to promote the long-term sustainability of the U.S. financial system. While the worst of the financial crisis is behind us, the Commission intensively continues its critical work to fulfill our obligation to protect investors, enhance market stability, and promote capital formation.Mary Jo White, Chair, SEC
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Mandatory Rulemaking ProvisionsThe SEC has adopted final rules for 61 mandatory rulemaking provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act.
Private Funds
Complete (8 rulemaking provisions)
Executive Compensation
7 adopted, 5 proposed
Volcker Rule
Complete (1 rulemaking provision)
Asset-Backed Securities
6 adopted, 1 proposed
Security-Based Swaps
18 adopted, 11 proposed
Credit Rating Agencies
12 adopted [1]
Clearing Agencies
Complete (2 rulemaking provisions)
Specialized Disclosures
1 adopted, 1 remaining [2]
Municipal Securities Advisors
Complete (1 rulemaking provision)
Other
7 complete, 5 remaining
Adopted
Adopted in Part
ProposedPublic CommentsView or submit public comments on SEC statutory mandates under the Dodd-Frank Act.
New OfficesThe SEC established all five new offices required under the Dodd-Frank Act.
Reports and StudiesThe SEC and its staff have issued more than 30 studies and reports required under the Dodd-Frank Act.
[1] Credit Rating Agencies: A small set of references to credit ratings in Commission statutes, rules, and forms remain to be addressed as directed by Sections 939 and 939A.
[2] Specialized Disclosures: The Commission adopted rules with respect to Section 1504 in August 2012, but the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia vacated the rule and remanded it to the Commission in July 2013.
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