March 14, 2022
As a retail investor, I agree with the proposed rule, S7-07-22 The Commissions Whistleblower Program Rules, which will create a better environment for whistleblowers to come forward. It is clear that the SEC relies heavily on Whistleblowers as a source of information to track down crimes in the market. The stock market is being manipulated day after day, through loopholes or crime. Now, more than ever, we need whistleblowers to feel comfortable coming forward to help the SEC find the crimes that are harming the markets, and ultimately, the country. We need fair and transparent markets, so we need every tool to go after criminals in the market, even if it relies on whistleblowers. Whistleblowers may have specific insider knowledge that is necessary to go after criminals harming the markets. Whistleblowers need to know they will receive a fair award if they come forward, knowing they may be giving up their careers to do so.