Chair White, addressing the Investor Advisory Committee, provided an update on SEC rulemaking. Chair White identified the following initiatives:
- the disclosure effectiveness initiative;
- the review of the "accredited investor" definition;
- action on the tick size pilot; and
- the adoption of final crowdfunding rules.
Chair White also noted that the Commission must complete its required rulemakings under Dodd-Frank, including the Title VII and the executive compensation related rulemakings. See her remarks here: http://www.sec.gov/news/statement/opening-remarks-to-the-investor-advisory-committee.html.
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