Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins is bullish on expanding access to private markets for retail investors, though the agency’s work on the subject is currently halted during the government shutdown.
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October 22, 2025 03:20 AM
Key Takeaways
- SEC Chair Paul Atkins said Oct. 21 that private markets are an essential part of a balanced portfolio.
- The SEC is one of the agency's tasked with implementing the president's executive order to broaden access to private markets.
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