The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have officially released the agenda and identified the panelists for their upcoming joint roundtable, focusing on regulatory harmonization efforts. This significant event is scheduled for September 29.
Set to take place at the SEC's headquarters, located at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C., the roundtable will run from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., with doors opening to the public at noon. For broader accessibility, the entire event will be webcast live on the SEC’s website. While online attendance does not require prior registration, with the webcast available directly on the roundtable webpage, those wishing to attend in person are asked to register in advance.
The day's proceedings will commence at 1 p.m. with opening remarks. This will be followed at 1:20 p.m. by the first panel, aptly titled "How We Got Here," which is designed to explore the historical relationship between the SEC and the CFTC. After a short break at 2 p.m., the second session, "Platforms," will begin at 2:10 p.m. This discussion will delve into how regulatory harmonization could unlock significant economic value for various platforms, all while maintaining robust investor protection.
Further remarks are scheduled for 3:25 p.m., leading into another break at 3:30 p.m. The final panel of the day, "Participants," will convene at 4 p.m. Its objective is to examine how enhanced regulatory alignment could offer increased choices for market participants and contribute to reducing costs for investors. The roundtable will then conclude with closing remarks delivered at 5:20 p.m., with each panel featuring dedicated moderators and participants to guide the discussions.