Joint Roundtable on Regulatory Harmonization
The SEC and CFTC will host a joint roundtable on September 29 from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the SEC’s headquarters, focusing on regulatory harmonization efforts. The event is open to the public and will be available via live webcast.
Event Details
The roundtable will include discussions on:
- The historical relationship between the SEC and CFTC
- The benefits of harmonizing regulations for market platforms
- The impact on investor choice and costs
The agenda features:
- 1 p.m. – Opening Remarks
- 1:20 p.m. – Panel 1: How We Got Here – This panel will focus on the history of the SEC and CFTC relationship.
- 2 p.m. – Break
- 2:10 p.m. – Panel 2: Platforms – This panel will discuss how regulatory harmonization efforts could unlock economic value for platforms while continuing to protect investors.
- 3:25 p.m. – Remarks
- 3:30 p.m. – Break
- 4 p.m. – Panel 3: Participants – This panel will focus on how regulatory harmonization efforts could increase choice for market participants and reduce costs for investors.
- 5:20 p.m. – Closing Remarks
In-person attendance requires advance registration, while online viewers do not need to register. The event will take place at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. and doors will open at noon.
“The roundtable will provide a platform for discussing the importance of regulatory harmonization in enhancing market efficiency and investor protection.”
