Episode 4: How to Protect Your Purse - Decoding Project 2025’s SEC Proposals, with Ken Alce
Release Date: 10/28/2024
The 25th Hour Podcast
This week, Ken Alce from the SEC's Office of the General Counsel discusses the implications of Project 2025 for his organization , and for the wider investment markets. The Heritage Foundation's proposal aims to streamline the SEC, but Ken warns it could redefine the SEC’s ability to enforce fair practices, potentially leading us back to a time of reduced corporate accountability and weaker investor protections. Ken's insights serve as a stark reminder of the SEC's pivotal role in maintaining transparency and fairness within financial markets. Ken's LinkedIn Bio: Talk to the SEC: ...
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info_outlineThis week, Ken Alce from the SEC's Office of the General Counsel discusses the implications of Project 2025 for his organization , and for the wider investment markets. The Heritage Foundation's proposal aims to streamline the SEC, but Ken warns it could redefine the SEC’s ability to enforce fair practices, potentially leading us back to a time of reduced corporate accountability and weaker investor protections. Ken's insights serve as a stark reminder of the SEC's pivotal role in maintaining transparency and fairness within financial markets. Ken's LinkedIn Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-alce-741a3042
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