U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

10/23/2026

TODAY 🚨: The SEC announced the Division of Examinations’ Fiscal Year 2027 examination priorities. The annual report identifies key areas of focus as the Division carries out its mission to promote compliance, prevent fraud, identify and monitor risk, and inform Commission policy.

The priorities were developed in coordination with divisions and offices across the SEC and reflect examination observations, market developments, investor concerns, industry engagement, and emerging trends affecting the U.S. capital markets. They highlight areas that the Division believes currently present heightened risks to investors or market integrity and will help guide its risk-based program during the fiscal year.

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins: “Examinations are one of the Commission’s most important tools for promoting compliance with the federal securities laws and helping protect investors. Examinations provide critical insight into emerging risks, evolving business practices, and market developments across our financial system. Through a rigorous and analytically-driven program, the Division helps strengthen compliance, support the integrity and resilience of American capital markets, and reinforce investor confidence.”

View the full report here: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026-109-sec-announces-fiscal-year-2027-examination-priorities

10/22/2026

This week, Brian Daly, Director of the SEC’s Division of Investment Management, joined Brooke Masters for a fireside chat at the Financial Times Future of Asset Management North America conference to discuss the Commission’s efforts around “responsible retailization” – expanding access to alternative assets for retail investors while maintaining the guardrails that underpin fair and resilient markets.

“[The SEC’s efforts are] about incenting advisors to bring alternative exposures to the retail market in a way that makes sense.”

10/20/2026

Thinking about opening a brokerage account?

Here’s what you need to know: https://bit.ly/4joCwUP

10/16/2026

“We want to be credible, visible, & vigorous. But we also want to be aligned with the larger priorities. We want to make sure that what we're doing is not squashing innovation.”

🚨 NEW EPISODE: Material Matters with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins

Chairman Atkins and SEC Director of Enforcement David Woodcock discuss returning the SEC’s Enforcement program back to the basics, rooting out fraud, holding bad actors accountable, and more.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://bit.ly/4yBgeDe

10/08/2026

Relationship investment scams can start with a simple text or DM.

Scammers try to form a friendship with you — before offering a phony investment opportunity. Once the bait is taken, they vanish, along with your money. Talk about a bad friend.

Learn more:
https://www.investor.gov/RelationshipScams

10/06/2026

Knowing how to be a resilient investor can help you weather uncertainty, especially in times of market volatility and economic headwinds. Preparing in advance for potential change can help you stay the course.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4yDJmdI

10/05/2026

Join us for the World Investor Week 2026 Webinar, Smart Investing, Investor Resilience, and the Investor Information Ecosystem, on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 2 pm Eastern, featuring speakers from the SEC, CFTC, FINRA, and NFA.

No charge to attend; Registration required: https://bit.ly/4jL1Ioi

10/05/2026

Today we kick off World Investor Week.

This year’s campaign focuses on Investor Resilience, Digital Deception, and Scam Alert, helping investors stay disciplined, question what they see online, and protect themselves before acting.

Invest in Your Future. Protect It Today.

World Investor Week is a global campaign promoted by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) to raise awareness about the importance of investor education and protection.

10/05/2026

World Investor Week starts next week!

Join us October 6-12 as we share investor education tips and resources to help you stay informed and stay protected.

Learn more:

World Investor Week is a global campaign promoted by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) to raise awareness about the importance of investor education and protection.

10/01/2026

As Commissioner Hester Peirce concludes her final week at the SEC, Chairman Paul Atkins and Commissioner Mark Uyeda issued a joint statement honoring her service.

"Commissioner Peirce has served two remarkable tours at the SEC, first as a distinguished member of the staff from 2000 to 2008, and most recently as Commissioner since 2018. We are deeply grateful for her principled leadership and significant contributions to the Commission over the years. As colleagues and friends of hers for two decades, we have seen firsthand the influence of her expertise, tenacity, and quiet strength—an influence that reaches beyond the Commission to our capital markets."

Link to the full statement: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/atkins-uyeda-statement-commissioner-perice-100126