The View from Washington: A Conversation with SEC Chairman Jay Clayton

Published on:
April 16, 2019
By:
  • Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr.

In this episode of the SIFMA’s recently launched video series, “The View from Washington,” Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton and SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. delve into priority issues for the Commission. Clayton outlines the status of priority issues under the SEC’s Reg-Flex Agenda – akin to a roadmap of its current priorities – including finalization of Regulation Best Interest (expected later this year), harmonization of Dodd-Frank Title VII regulations and improvements to the proxy process. Clayton and Bentsen also discuss equity market structure and market data, the Consolidated Audit Trail, cybersecurity, MiFID II, Brexit and more.

This discussion was filmed at the SIFMA C&L Annual Seminar on March 26, 2019.

A Progress Report on Reg BI

Developments in Equity Market Structure

An Update on the Consolidated Audit Trail

Lightning Round: Cyber, Harmonization, MiFID II, Brexit

The View from Washington: The Full Interview with SEC Chairman Jay Clayton

See also:

SEC Chair Clayton on Diversity & Inclusion

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About A View From Washington

“A View from Washington” short video series features in-depth conversations with top financial regulatory leadership about crucial developments and big ideas with the potential to impact the markets and the industry.

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