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SEC Chairman Atkins Launches 'Material Matters' Podcast

Date 16/04/2026

For this inaugural episode, Chairman Paul Atkins sits down with two of the strongest forces behind the policy, strategy, and productivity that drive the SEC’s mission forward every day—SEC Commissioners Mark Uyeda and Hester Peirce. Topics of the discussion include the paths that led them to the agency, what they’ve accomplished so far, and the exciting work still ahead.

Lucas West Appointed Executive Vice President And Head Of Advocacy For SIFMA

Date 16/04/2026

SIFMA today announced the promotion of Lucas West to Executive Vice President and Head of Advocacy.

Remarks At The Options Market Structure Roundtable, Paul S. Atkins, SEC Chairman, April 16, 2026

Date 16/04/2026

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome back after a productive morning.

In just a few moments, I will ask Jamie to rejoin us for our third and final panel of the day. But first, I want to acknowledge the Division of Trading and Markets for organizing today’s program—and thank our more than two dozen panelists for bringing such insightful perspectives to it. Of course, before I move on to my remarks, I must also add the customary disclaimer that the views I express here are my own as Chairman and not necessarily those of the SEC as an institution or of the other Commissioners.

Testimony Of CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig Before The U.S. House Committee On Agriculture, Washington, DC | April 16, 2026

Date 16/04/2026

Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Craig, and Members of the Committee: thank you for the opportunity to testify here today. 

Just over a hundred days ago, I was sworn in as the 16th Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. 

EACH’s Women In Clearing Series – Getting Inspired By Csilla Szanyi, Chief Risk Officer At KELER CCP

Date 16/04/2026

Following the successful launch of the Women in Clearing Network, in March 2024 the EACH’s Women in Clearing Series was inaugurated. This is an initiative with the objective of featuring a key female leader on a regular basis to inspire other professionals in the industry.

SEC Small Business Advisory Committee To Explore Ways To Encourage More IPOs

Date 16/04/2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee announced that it will hold a meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to explore ways to encourage more companies to go public.

Office Of The Comptroller Of The US Currency Announces Enforcement Actions For April 2026

Date 16/04/2026

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released enforcement actions for April 2026.

Statement At The Roundtable On Options, SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda, April 16, 2026

Date 16/04/2026

Good morning. Thank you to the Division of Trading and Markets (the “Division”) and other staff of the Commission for organizing this roundtable on options market structure. Many thanks to our participants, who have taken the time to join us today. We look forward to hearing your thoughts.

SIFMA Welcomes SEC’s Comprehensive Review Of The CAT

Date 16/04/2026

SIFMA today issued the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., SIFMA president and CEO, on the concept release issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission soliciting public comment in support of a comprehensive review of the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT):

Butterflies And Condors: Remarks At The Options Market Roundtable, SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, Options Market Roundtable, April 16, 2026

Date 16/04/2026

Good morning, and welcome to the Options Market Roundtable. Thank you to all the panelists, and to the Commission staff, especially from the Division of Trading and Markets, for organizing this roundtable. Thank you also to the people who submitted comment letters in advance of the roundtable. These letters are insightful, identify problems worth investigating, and provide concrete recommendations. I welcome additional input from audience members with reactions to today’s conversations. I expect the discussion to be informative and entertaining—even the terminology of options market—think butterfly and condor spreads—is fun.