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SEC Enforcement Actions Plummet
News November 10, 2026 at 05:27 PM
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- The SEC brought 24% fewer cases in 2026 than in 2025.
- Monetary sanctions also dropped from $18 billion in 2025 to only $1 billion in 2026, noted Benjamin Schiffrin of Better Markets.
- SEC Chairman Paul Atkins says the success of enforcement "is ultimately measured by how effectively it advances the SEC’s mission."
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