SEC Seeks New Voices for Advisory Committee Amid Crypto Pivot

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Feb. 14 that it is seeking candidates for its Investor Advisory Committee, which was established under Section 911 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The committee provides recommendations on regulatory priorities, securities products, trading strategies, fee structures, and investor protection initiatives. The SEC explained:

The purpose of the Investor Advisory Committee is to advise the Commission, protect investor interests and promote the integrity of the securities marketplace.

“Committee members represent the interests of investors, are knowledgeable about investment issues, and have reputations for integrity,” the securities watchdog added. The SEC is looking for individuals to fill at-large membership positions as well as a specific role representing senior citizens’ interests. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2025.

The committee has the authority to submit findings and recommendations to the SEC for review. Its members are chosen from experienced representatives of both retail and institutional investors. SEC Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda emphasized the importance of investor perspectives, stating: “We look forward to receiving candidates who want to serve on the Investor Advisory Committee. Obtaining a variety of investor views helps the SEC to fulfill our mission on behalf of American issuers and investors.”

The committee’s leadership includes Chair Brian L. Schorr of Trian Fund Management, Vice Chair Paul Roye of Fund Business Management Group, Secretary Colleen Honigsberg of Stanford Law School, and Assistant Secretary George S. Georgiev of Emory University. Additional members include James Andrus of Franklin Templeton, Gina-Gail S. Fletcher of Duke Law School, R. Craig Knocke of Turtle Creek Trust, Christine M. Lazaro of St. John’s University, and Nancy LeaMond of AARP, among others.

The SEC noted:

Members of the public interested in serving on the committee in either of the above capacities should promptly email a letter of interest to [email protected] with applicable information about their relevant experience.

Candidates must specify their desired role, and those who have previously applied must reapply for consideration.

Uyeda took over as acting SEC chair following Gary Gensler’s departure, marking a shift in the agency’s regulatory approach. Under Uyeda’s leadership, the SEC has signaled a more pro-crypto stance, with Commissioner Hester Peirce leading a new task force aimed at revising digital asset regulations. This shift aligns with President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto position, which has gained traction among policymakers and financial institutions advocating for clearer regulations and greater innovation in the space.

Source:news.bitcoin.com

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