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The SEC and CFTC are hosting a joint roundtable on September 29 from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the SEC's headquarters, focusing on regulatory harmonization. This public event will also be webcast live, discussing the historical relationship between the two agencies and the benefits of harmonization on market platforms. The agenda includes opening remarks, three panels addressing the history of their relationship, the potential economic value of harmonization for platforms while protecting investors, and how it may enhance market participant choices and reduce investor costs. Advance registration is required for in-person attendance, while online participants can join without registering.
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."