SIFMA Statement on the Outcome of the U.S. Presidential Election
Washington, DC, November 11, 2020 – SIFMA today issued the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., president and CEO of SIFMA, on the outcome of the U.S. Presidential election as announced by major media outlets this weekend:
“SIFMA congratulates Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on his election as the 46th President of the United States of America. We look forward to working with his Administration on issues that enhance our capital markets, help stimulate economic growth and create jobs. SIFMA also congratulates Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris, the first woman, first African-American and first Indian-American elected to the office of Vice President, a historic milestone for our nation.”
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SIFMA is the leading trade association for broker-dealers, investment banks and asset managers operating in the U.S. and global capital markets. On behalf of our industry’s nearly 1 million employees, we advocate on legislation, regulation and business policy, affecting retail and institutional investors, equity and fixed income markets and related products and services. We serve as an industry coordinating body to promote fair and orderly markets, informed regulatory compliance, and efficient market operations and resiliency. We also provide a forum for industry policy and professional development. SIFMA, with offices in New York and Washington, D.C., is the U.S. regional member of the Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA). For more information, visit http://www.sifma.org.