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Remarks at the Texas A&M School of Law Corporate Law Symposium

Chairman Paul Atkins outlines some reforms being considered by the SEC to return its disclosure regime to its original intent.

Upcoming Events

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    45th Annual Small Business Forum

    The SEC will host its annual Small Business Forum to discuss capital formation for small businesses.
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    Investor Advisory Committee

    The SEC's Investor Advisory Committee is holding a meeting to discuss public company disclosure reform, fund proxy voting, and a potential recommendation regarding the tokenization of equity securities.

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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