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Material Matters with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins

Material Matters With SEC Chairman Paul Atkins

The work at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission impacts everyday investors, business owners, and even entire economies. Yet for many, the SEC remains something of a mystery. In the SEC’s new podcast, Material Matters, Chairman Paul Atkins hosts conversations with leading experts, breaking down the complexities of financial regulation and advancing a free-market agenda.

Upcoming Events

  • Public Appearances by Officials

    U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Capital Markets Summit

    SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce is participating in the Capital Markets Summit: The Engine That Drives America, which is being hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Jim Moloney, Director of the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance, is participating in the preceding session.
  • SEC Meetings and Other Events

    Open Meeting

    The Commission will consider whether to propose amendments to Regulation NMS under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including the trade-through rule for NMS stocks, the provision regarding locking and crossing quotations for NMS stocks, and certain defined terms as well as amendments to make conforming changes to other related provisions.

SEC Rulemaking

The SEC engages in rulemaking through a transparent process guided by the Administrative Procedure Act and informed by public comment. Members of the public are invited to share comments on proposed rulemakings.

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