SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has fueled speculation about the possibility of stepping down from his position by making a thoughtful statement appreciating the agency’s work and mission.
Gensler expressed admiration for the SEC’s dedicated staff, praising the agency’s ongoing commitment to investor protection and market integrity while hinting that his tenure was coming to an end.
“It was a great honor to serve with them,” Gensler said, referring to lawyers, accountants, economists and policy experts who he said “could have made more money working elsewhere” but chose to work at the SEC to serve the public interest.
Gensler also recalled his own family’s experiences, saying the SEC’s regulatory framework helped his parents invest safely, even if they didn’t have a financial background. He said the SEC’s “common-sense rules” foster trust and stability, supporting the growth of U.S. financial markets.
Gensler declined to officially announce his departure, but in a statement he emphasized the importance of the SEC's activities in “protecting American families in their financial lives.”
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