Joshua T. White Named SEC Chief Economist
Why this matters
This regulatory update announces the appointment of a new Chief Economist at the SEC, which is relevant for banking, investment management, and capital markets firms that are subject to SEC oversight and reporting requirements. The topics covered include disclosure, licensing, and governance, which are key regulatory areas for these firms.
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What the SEC said
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that financial economist and academic scholar Dr. Joshua T. White will return to the agency beginning the week of Jan. 5, 2026, to serve as its Chief Economist and Director of the Division of…
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Context
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) — Primary regulator of US securities markets. We track 295 updates from them.
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This update is classified under Reporting & Disclosure, Authorisation & Licensing, Senior Managers / Governance and Banking & Credit.