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Join the Securities Litigation and Enforcement Group on LinkedInSEC Chief to Wall Street: The Everything Crackdown Is Coming – AdvisorHub
The joke in Washington is that Gary Gensler could inspire his own version of the game, “Drink Every Time…” The rules: Down a shot every time the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chief says he’s “asked the staff” to consider new regulations. Gensler has “asked the staff” about oversight for crypto — drink. For online […]
Gary Gensler confirmed to lead the SEC, Wall Street’s top regulator
Gary Gensler will lead the Securities and Exchange Commission after the Senate voted 53-45 on Wednesday to confirm his nomination to the nation’s top financial regulator. Gensler, chosen for the role by President Joe Biden, will now play a key part in enforcing and drafting the rules that govern Wall Street, investors and a wide […]
Leon Black quits leadership positions at Apollo | Financial Times
Leon Black has quit his leadership positions at Apollo Global Management, ceding power after the investment firm he co-founded 30 years ago became overshadowed by an outcry over his ties to the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Jay Clayton will become non-executive chairman, a role that Apollo had previously indicated […]
Chamber of Commerce endorses Gary Gensler to serve as SEC chair – The Washington Post
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the country’s largest business lobbying organization, is throwing its weight behind Gary Gensler, President Biden’s pick to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission. Gensler, a former Goldman Sachs partner who turned into an aggressive financial industry regulator and progressive darling, was expected to win confirmation thanks to his support among […]
What’s Ahead at the SEC? | The D&O Diary
President Biden’s nominee to head the SEC, Gary Gensler, faced a grilling today before the U.S Senate banking committee as his nomination proceeds through Congress. Although the outcome of his nomination technically remains uncertain, his eventual confirmation seems likely. With that possibility in mind, it seems timely to look ahead at some of the issues […]
Senate Panel Sets Date for Gensler SEC Nomination Hearing | ThinkAdvisor
The Senate Banking Committee has scheduled for March 2 a nomination hearing for Gary Gensler, President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. Gensler, former head of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, faces numerous tasks once confirmed by the Senate, with the Reddit GameStop squeeze likely front and center. Source: Senate Panel Sets Date […]
Jay Clayton and Jeff Wall to Rejoin Sullivan & Cromwell
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP announced today that Jay Clayton, Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from May 2017 through December 2020, will be returning to the Firm, resident in the Firm’s New York office, as Senior Policy Advisor and of counsel. Mr. Clayton will also return to his role as an Adjunct Professor […]
Apollo Names Ex-SEC Chairman Jay Clayton as Lead Independent Director – WSJ
Apollo Global Management Inc. has appointed former Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton to the newly created role of lead independent director on its board, the latest step in a sweeping overhaul of corporate governance at the investment firm. Mr. Clayton, who stepped down from his role at the SEC in December, will also […]
Allison Herren Lee Named Acting Chair of the SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. has designated Allison Herren Lee as Acting Chair of the agency. Source: SEC.gov | Allison Herren Lee Named Acting Chair of the SEC
Biden Is Expected to Name Gary Gensler for SEC Chairman – WSJ
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to choose Gary Gensler, a former financial regulator and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. executive, to head the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to people familiar with the decision. Source: Biden Is Expected to Name Gary Gensler for SEC Chairman – WSJ