SEC To Have 'Sympathetic Ear' On Penalty Talks, Official Says

By Jessica Corso ( May 14, 2025, 4:47 PM EDT) -- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's deputy enforcement director told an audience of financial professionals on Wednesday that they can expect a "more sympathetic ear" from the now Republican-led commission when it comes to arguing down penalties, saying that its possible that some cooperative firms will not have to hire an outside compliance consultant....

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