Final Rule
Delegation of Authority to the Director of Its Division of Enforcement
Overview
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission') is amending its rules to delegate authority to the Director of the Division of Enforcement ("Division') to issue witness immunity orders to compel individuals to give testimony or provide other information. This delegation is intended to conserve Commission resources, enhance the Division's ability to detect violations of the Federal securities laws, increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the Division's investigations, and improve the success of the Commission's enforcement actions.
Resources
Details
Rule Type
Final
Release Number
34-64649
SEC Issue Date
June 13, 2011
Effective Date
June 17, 2011
Federal Register Publish Date
June 17, 2011
Document Citation
76 FR 35348