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Highlights from Elder Justice Coordinating Council Meeting
The SEC hosted the spring 2018 meeting of the Elder Justice Coordinating Council June 5, kicked off with remarks by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar, Attorney General Jeff Sessions and SEC Chairman Jay Clayton. Discussion focused on the effect of the opioid crisis on older Americans.
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Investing in America: Atlanta Town Hall Meeting
The SEC’s Chairman and Commissioners invited Main Street investors to join them in Atlanta for a June 13 Town Hall meeting. The Commission heard from investors from every walk of life—from those who just started their first job to those approaching retirement—on topics that directly affect personal finances.

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The SEC Has an Opportunity You Won’t Want to Miss: Howeycoins.com

The SEC set up HoweyCoins.com to mimic a bogus coin offering to educate investors about what to look for before they invest in a scam. Anyone who clicks on “Buy Coins Now” will be led instead to investor education tools and tips from the SEC and other financial regulators.
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Making Wall Street work for Main Street means getting your input. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission wants to hear from you! We want your input on proposed rules and want to know what information is important to you, the investor.

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