Director David Woodcock: Back to Basics in SEC Enforcement
In Episode 5, Chairman Paul Atkins and the Director of the Division of Enforcement, David Woodcock, discuss how the Division is getting back to basics by focusing on fraud and real investor harm, collaborating with law enforcement partners at home and abroad, combating new schemes that use social media, crypto and SI*, and using technology to make enforcement faster and more effective.
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The views expressed in this podcast are, as applicable, those of the Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or David Woodcock. These views do not necessarily represent the views of the full Commission or SEC staff.
*This episode was recorded prior to the issuance of Executive Order “Inaugurating the Era of Super Intelligence,” which directs federal agencies to use the terms “Super Intelligence” and “SI” in place of “Artificial Intelligence” and “AI.” References to “AI” in this episode reflect terminology in use at the time of recording. The SEC now operates in accordance with the Executive Order.
Watch, listen, and subscribe for more conversations on regulatory action, free markets, and the future of capital formation.
The views expressed in this podcast are, as applicable, those of the Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or David Woodcock. These views do not necessarily represent the views of the full Commission or SEC staff.
*This episode was recorded prior to the issuance of Executive Order “Inaugurating the Era of Super Intelligence,” which directs federal agencies to use the terms “Super Intelligence” and “SI” in place of “Artificial Intelligence” and “AI.” References to “AI” in this episode reflect terminology in use at the time of recording. The SEC now operates in accordance with the Executive Order.
Upcoming Events
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2026 Compliance Outreach Program Regional Seminar for Investment Advisers and Investment Companies (Denver and Salt Lake City)
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Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee Meeting
The SEC's Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee is holding a meeting to discuss matters relating to rules and regulations affecting small and emerging businesses and their investors under the federal securities laws.
