The SEC's Investor Advisory Committee announced its next meeting on October 12, beginning at 9.30 am.  The agenda for the meeting includes remarks from Commissioners; a discussion regarding blockchain and other distributed ledger technology and implications for securities markets; an overview of law school clinic advocacy efforts on behalf of retail investors; a discussion regarding electronic delivery of information to retail investors (which may include a recommendation of the Investor as Purchaser Subcommittee); and subcommittee reports.  The meeting will be webcast on the SEC's site.

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