SEC Chair Jay Clayton testified before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, providing an update on the EDGAR system cybersecurity breach (see previous coverage).

He also outlined the SEC's regulatory agenda, reiterating previous testimony provided to the Senate Banking Committee (see previous coverage). His principal priorities include the facilitation of capital formation and encouraging initial public offerings. 

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