The coming year will continue to be a transitional period for the Enforcement Division. While it appears the new era will be marked mostly by consistency with past enforcement programs, we should expect to see a moderate decline in the number of enforcement actions, as well as changes in enforcement priorities. We should also expect changes to the overarching legal framework and be prepared to adjust its new contours. Tracking the developments identified above will help you spot directional changes in 2018.
via Allen & Overy: The SEC Enforcement Landscape – What to Watch in 2018