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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.
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    SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins will deliver a keynote speech at the AI+ Expo hosted by the Special Competitive Studies Project.

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    2026 Compliance Outreach Program Regional Seminar for Investment Advisers and Investment Companies (Atlanta)

    The SEC's Atlanta Regional Office is hosting a virtual compliance outreach seminar for Atlanta-area investment advisers and investment companies. Staff from the Division of Examinations will discuss the new Regulation S-P compliance obligations as well as what to expect when interacting with an exam team during an examination.

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