In this Season 3 episode, co-hosts A. Valerie Mirko, Partner at Armstrong Teasdale LLP and leader of the firm’s Securities Regulation and Litigation Practice, and William Nelson, Director of Public Policy and Associate General Counsel at the Investment Adviser Association, discuss recent policy shifts at the SEC. Valerie and William discuss the SEC’s rescission of its “No Admit, No Deny” policy and review a recent Division of Examinations risk alert focused on economic conflicts of interest. Valerie also discusses the SEC’s recent rulemaking proposals and previews what may be ahead in the “Atkins Avalanche” - a potential wave of up to 30 rule proposals in 2026 alone. William then covers the SEC’s recent capital formation proposals to streamline public company offerings, as well as the Commission’s new strategic plan, which focuses on innovation, stakeholder engagement, and internal efficiency. This episode is a must-listen for securities lawyers, compliance professionals, regulators, and anyone navigating today’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

Recent Past Episodes of this Series:

Redefining Retirement: New Rules, New Opportunities (5/20/2026)

⁠A New Enforcement Era and the Potential Coming Wave of SEC Rulemaking⁠ (4/22/2026)

⁠⁠Congress Puts the SROs Under the Microscope: SEC Oversight, Transparency, and Reform⁠⁠ (3/18/2026)

⁠⁠⁠Congress Puts the SEC Under the Microscope: Accountability, Due Process, and Reform⁠⁠⁠ (2/11/2026)

⁠⁠⁠⁠A Study in Contrasts: Innovation and Crypto versus the Crypto Fraud Landscape⁠⁠⁠⁠ (1/21/2026)

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