SIFMA Statement on the Confirmation of Gary Gensler to Serve as Chairman of the SEC

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April 14, 2021

Washington, DC, April 14, 2021 – SIFMA today released the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., SIFMA president and CEO, on the Senate confirmation of Gary Gensler as Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC):

“We congratulate Mr. Gensler on his confirmation as SEC Chairman. Given his deep industry and policy experience, we look forward to working with him on issues of importance to investors, markets and capital formation to promote economic growth and job creation.”

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