SEC Chair Paul Atkins Denies Merger Rumors with CFTC

Paul Atkins clarifies that the SEC and CFTC will collaborate closely rather than merging into a single entity.

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Terms & Concepts
  • SEC: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, responsible for enforcing federal securities laws and regulating the securities industry.
  • CFTC: The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which regulates the derivatives markets including futures, swaps, and certain options.
  • Regulatory Collaboration: A cooperative effort between two or more regulatory agencies to align oversight, policy enforcement, and market supervision.