Глава SEC Аткинс: надзор сосредоточится на качестве и экономическом анализе

SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins delivered remarks at the Conference on Financial Market Regulation on May 8, 2026, outlining a recalibrated enforcement approach. He emphasized moving away from measuring success by the number of actions or headlines, toward a focus on credible, high-quality cases that serve investor protection and market integrity.

Atkins stated that economic analysis is now central to the Commission's enforcement program. The agency will use economic evidence to assess corporate benefit from violations, ensure proportional penalties, and determine the scope of violations in cases such as preferential allocation. He noted that rigorous economic scrutiny is a principled imperative, not just a best practice.

The Chairman also highlighted the appointment of David Woodcock as Enforcement Director, citing his extensive experience in both public service and the private sector. Atkins expressed confidence that Woodcock will help carry the mission forward effectively.

Atkins acknowledged that past Commissions sometimes wielded enforcement as a sledgehammer, but the current approach aims to use a scalpel—targeted, principled, and grounded in fact. He stressed that the SEC's mission remains clear: protect investors, maintain fair markets, and facilitate capital formation.

The remarks come amid broader efforts to return SEC enforcement to its original Congressional intent, with an emphasis on methodical analysis and careful case selection. Atkins encouraged the economists at the SEC to play a vital role in separating strong cases from weak ones through sound research.