Director David Woodcock: Back to Basics in SEC Enforcement
Material Matters With SEC Chairman Paul AtkinsShow Notes
In Episode 5, Chairman Paul Atkins and the Director of the Division of Enforcement, David Woodcock, discuss how the Division is getting back to basics by focusing on fraud and real investor harm, collaborating with law enforcement partners at home and abroad, combating new schemes that use social media, crypto and SI*, and using technology to make enforcement faster and more effective.
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The views expressed in this podcast are, as applicable, those of the Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or David Woodcock. These views do not necessarily represent the views of the full Commission or SEC staff.
*This episode was recorded prior to the issuance of Executive Order “Inaugurating the Era of Super Intelligence,” which directs federal agencies to use the terms “Super Intelligence” and “SI” in place of “Artificial Intelligence” and “AI.” References to “AI” in this episode reflect terminology in use at the time of recording. The SEC now operates in accordance with the Executive Order.
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