At the 2024 Bloomberg Invest Summit, SEC Chair Gary Gensler faced a packed room eager to hear about the commission's ambitious agenda. In a panel titled "SEC's Gensler on the 2024 Agenda," Gensler, alongside moderator Annmarie Hordern and notable industry figures such as Cliff Asness of AQR Capital Management, delved into the challenges and triumphs of the SEC's recent regulatory efforts.
Uphill Battle and Legal Hurdles
Annmarie Hordern kicked off the discussion highlighting the significant legal challenges the SEC has faced under Gensler's leadership. Despite these hurdles, Gensler expressed pride in the agency's work, emphasizing the importance...