🗞️ #VerenaRoss spoke to @elmundoes about how Europe can empower investors to put their savings to work for the economy.🧭 Goal: better long-term outcomes for savers and stronger financing for European companies – w/ #investorprotection at the forefront.https://t.co/am7iiP7GED https://t.co/H6o1ahXeMv ...

Operational Changes - The agency will have a very limited number of staff members available starting October 1, 2025 [1] - This staffing limitation will remain in effect until further notice [1] Focus - The SEC will prioritize responding to emergency situations [1] - The SEC's focus will be on market integrity and investor protection [1]

Regulatory Scrutiny & Enforcement - SEC chair defends legacy, highlighting investor protection efforts [1] - SEC brought approximately 100 cases to ensure investor protection [1] - Sam Bankman-Fried case is cited as an example of SEC's work [1]

Regulatory Concerns - The SEC, Congress, and the Trump administration should protect U_S_ investors from expropriation by Chinese insiders [1] - The U_S_ should insist China dismantle the Great Legal Wall [1]

Investor Protection - A consistent legislative framework is crucial for investor protection [1] Innovation Growth - Consistent legislative framework is one of the biggest things to emphasize for innovation growth [1]

Regulatory Landscape - SEC Chair Atkins indicates the Ripple case closure allows focusing on regulatory framework development [1] - The industry anticipates a shift towards policy drafting to foster innovation and protect investors [1]