FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Oversight Hearing: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Original title: OVERSIGHT OF THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

January 1, 2016

financial regulation securities market oversight economic policy SEC

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing establishes the legislative oversight priorities for the SEC, influencing how the agency balances investor protection with market regulation and the potential economic impact of new financial rules.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Investors

The SEC's regulatory decisions directly impact the information available to investors and the fairness of the markets they participate in.

Financial Markets

The SEC's rule-making process determines the operational requirements and compliance costs for market participants.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a hearing on June 14, 2016, to review the work and regulatory agenda of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Chair Mary Jo White provided testimony regarding the agency's mission to protect investors and maintain efficient markets.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on June 14, 2016, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
The SEC's core mission is defined as protecting investors, maintaining fair and efficient markets, and facilitating capital formation.
Chairman Shelby expressed concern regarding potential SEC expansion into non-core areas like climate change and political contribution disclosures.
Chairman Shelby emphasized the need for the SEC to conduct rigorous economic analysis when creating new rules to avoid legal challenges.
The committee noted that the SEC has not conducted a comprehensive review of its rules following the 'Flash Crash' that occurred in 2010.
Chair Mary Jo White provided written responses to follow-up questions from 10 different Senators.
The hearing record includes a prepared statement from Chair Mary Jo White.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary purpose of the SEC according to this hearing?

The SEC is tasked with protecting investors, maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitating .

What concerns did the Committee Chairman raise about the SEC's current operations?

Chairman Shelby expressed concern about the SEC expanding its mission to include political and social issues, and urged the agency to focus on its core mission and conduct better economic analysis of its rules.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Focus on Economic Analysis

The committee placed significant emphasis on the requirement for the SEC to perform cost-benefit analysis to prevent legal challenges to new regulations.

Securities and Exchange Commission Richard C. Shelby

Connected Entities

personMary Jo White“Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission”Map →

organizationSenate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs“Congressional committee overseeing the SEC”Map →

personRichard C. Shelby“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs”Map →

organizationSecurities and Exchange Commission“Federal agency responsible for protecting investors and maintaining fair markets”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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Controversy40
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