SEC Publishes Draft FY22-26 Strategic Plan for Public Comment

The Securities and Exchange Commission today released for public comment a draft strategic plan for fiscal years 2022 to 2026. “We can’t take our leadership in capital markets for granted,” said SEC Chair Gary Gensler. “Technology and business models always are changing, and it is important for our agency to evolve in kind. Through the goals we’ve laid out in this strategic plan, we will continue to bring a skilled and steady hand to the capital markets of a changing world. We look forward to reviewing public comments.” The draft strategic plan establishes three primary goals: Protecting working families against fraud, manipulation, and misconduct; Developing and implementing a robust regulatory framework that keeps pace with evolving markets, business models, and technologies; and Supporting a skilled workforce that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and is fully equipped to advance agency objectives.